Accounting Manager Operations

Accounting Manager Own our accounting close process and drive system-wide improvements for faster, more accurate GAAP reporting

Location: New York

Compensation: $110, USD / year

Job Tags: Operations

Avaline is looking for an organized and highly technical Accounting Manager to join our growing team. This role will oversee our accounting functions that include month-end close activities and will help us identify areas for growth and implement process improvements. Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent business, communication, and analytical skills to enable collaboration with various functions. The Accounting Manager is an essential part of the Finance & Accounting team and will report to the Controller.

• Lead and develop the accounting team, providing oversight of general accounting, revenue recognition, accounts receivable/payable, and inventory accounting functions
• Own the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of journal entries, reconciliations, supplemental schedules, accruals, prepaids, and full trial balance review
• Drive continuous process improvement, identifying opportunities to shorten close timelines, increase automation, and streamline manual workflows
• Collaborate with the supply chain team to improve inventory visibility, strengthen inventory management practices, and simplify accounting workflows related to inventory
• Oversee the financial systems environment, including integrations with ERP and operational tools; collaborate with internal and external partners to optimize system performance
• Ability to develop & streamline GAAP accounting processes & internal controls for the accounting and finance operations
• Support tax compliance across federal, state, and local tax filings
• Assess technical accounting issues for ad‑hoc or non‑routine transactions, provide input on accounting matters such as implications of new accounting pronouncements or classification of transactions
• Evaluate monthly financial results with the Controller, preparing insights related to business results and trends
• Support FP&A in the preparation of forecasts and annual budgets
• Lead the annual audit process, managing preparation of audit schedules and documentation

• A proactive, results‑oriented leader who anticipates issues and drives solutions
• Analytical and detail‑focused, with the ability to evaluate success both quantitatively and qualitatively
• Highly adaptable; able to thrive in fast‑paced, evolving environments and remain effective amid ambiguity
• A strong communicator who can mentor and elevate a growing accounting team
• A collaborative team player who enjoys hands‑on work, systems optimization, and process improvement

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience working in the consumer products or a fast‑paced inventory‑based business; public accounting experience strongly preferred
• BA/BS degree in Accounting or equivalent experience; CPA highly preferred
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, including experience with revenue recognition and inventory accounting; familiarity with e‑commerce and wholesale a plus
• Netsuite proficiency preferred; experience with Shopify or related systems is beneficial
• Demonstrated skill in research, problem‑solving, and resolution of accounting issues and documentation gaps
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and mentor high‑performing team members and collaborate across departments

The Accounting Manager role offers a salary of $110-120K Base + Annual Bonus, based on a variety of factors

Benefits package includes Medical (90% employer contribution), Dental (75% employer contribution), Vision (75% employer contribution), Share Options, Unlimited PTO, 18 paid holidays, Car Allowance, Product Allowance, Electronics Allowance, HSA/FSA, 401k, Paid Parental Leave, Life & Disability Insurance, Company-sponsored WSET Certification, Employee Discounts and much more!

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