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Full-Time

Accounting Manager

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Spot & Tango

Spot & Tango

51-200 employees

Direct-to-consumer fresh dog food subscriptions

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Position based in NYC HQ.

Category
Auditing
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • BA/BS in Accounting or Finance from university/college required; CPA required, audit experience highly preferred
  • 5-7 years professional accounting experience with a large public accounting firm and/or as practitioner within a business
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP concepts and financial reporting
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
  • Possess excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in
  • Strong time-management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to accounting projects designed to mature processes & systems as well as improve scalability of the business
  • Support annual audit procedures and external sales tax calculation
  • Work directly with production facility personnel to record property plant & equipment additions and track depreciation within ERP
  • Partner with functional leads to investigate financial statement variances vs budget as part of month end close processes
  • Refine approach for calculating unit economics and margin
  • Collaborate with HR and functional leads to process payroll and optimize processing procedures
  • Validate monthly expense reports
  • Assist in the processing of invoices and maintenance of accounts payable accounts

Spot & Tango provides fresh, high-quality dog food tailored to the specific needs of dogs. Their products are made from premium ingredients, including fresh fruits and vegetables, and are free from artificial additives, preservatives, and fillers. Customers can create personalized meal plans for their dogs by taking an online quiz, which adds convenience and customization to their experience. Spot & Tango operates on a direct-to-consumer model, selling subscription-based meal plans that deliver fresh dog food directly to customers' doors. This approach allows them to offer fresher products while bypassing traditional retail channels. Unlike many competitors, Spot & Tango emphasizes the health benefits of freshly prepared dog food, with recipes formulated by veterinary nutritionists that meet or exceed industry standards. The company's goal is to promote the well-being of dogs by providing nutritious meal options that can help them live longer, healthier lives.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$116.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

36%

2 year growth

62%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $51.75M funding round led by Valor Equity Partners provides significant capital for research, development, and product expansion.
  • The new manufacturing facility in Lehigh Valley will create 96 full-time jobs and produce 32 million meals per year, indicating strong growth and operational scaling.
  • Spot & Tango's subscription-based model ensures a steady revenue stream and high customer retention rates.

What critics are saying

  • The premium pricing of their products may limit their market to only affluent pet owners, potentially restricting growth.
  • Expansion into new product lines and recipes could dilute the brand's focus and lead to operational complexities.

What makes Spot & Tango unique

  • Spot & Tango's direct-to-consumer model allows them to offer fresher products at a lower cost by bypassing traditional retail channels.
  • Their personalized meal plans, created through an online quiz, provide a tailored experience that sets them apart from generic pet food brands.
  • The use of high-quality ingredients and formulations by veterinary nutritionists ensures their products meet or exceed AAFCO standards, appealing to health-conscious pet owners.