Accounting & Finance Manager

The Accounting and Finance Manager will oversee all financial operations, including accounting functions, financial planning, budgeting, and reporting. This role is crucial in ensuring the organization's financial health and compliance while working closely with executive leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial management with a focus on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon Seller Central and Shopify, providing strategic financial guidance, ensuring accurate reporting, and maintaining robust financial controls.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis:
Prepare annual budgets and monthly/quarterly financial forecasts.
Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to guide decision-making.
Monitor cash flow to ensure the efficient use of financial resources.
Prepare and present regular financial reports to leadership.

Accounting Operations:
Oversee daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, general ledger management, payroll entries, and cash flow reporting.
Manage month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Reconcile accounts and prepare monthly inventory reconciliation and cost of goods sold (COGS).

E-commerce Financial Operations:
Manage and reconcile financial reporting for Amazon Seller Central and Shopify, ensuring accuracy in sales data, fees, advertising costs, and other financial metrics.
Provide detailed sales and expense reporting for these platforms, analyzing returns, refunds, promotions, and other factors affecting financial performance.

Financial Reporting:
Prepare monthly financial statements, forecasts, and variance reports for the executive team.
Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, highlighting trends, and recommending corrective actions where necessary.

Tax Compliance:
Collaborate with external tax advisors to ensure accurate sales tax filings and payments, including preparing necessary reports for tax purposes.
Prepare and file Form 1099 and W-2 annually, ensuring compliance with deadlines.

Collaboration with Other Departments:
Work closely with HR, procurement, e-commerce, and warehouse teams to provide financial insights and ensure smooth operational processes.
Support other departments in budget management, cost control initiatives, and financial decision-making.

Process Improvement & Risk Management:
Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, improve data accuracy, and increase operational efficiency.
Monitor and manage financial risks, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.

Ad Hoc Tasks:
Handle other finance-related tasks as needed to support the organization’s financial goals.

Requirements & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a strong background in e-commerce financial operations.
Experience managing financial processes for Amazon Seller Central and Shopify platforms. - MUST HAVE!
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial management, and reporting standards.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with advanced functions (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIF, etc.).
Proficiency in financial software such as QuickBooks or similar systems.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to process complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Amenable to work Monday to Friday between 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific Time (US/Canada)

Preferred Qualifications:
Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent.
Experience with other e-commerce platforms or financial tools.
Knowledge of sales tax regulations and experience managing tax compliance.
Experience with financial reporting in a retail environment.
Strong understanding of financial risk management and mitigation strategies.

Next steps:
As part of our hiring process, we kindly request you to complete a DISC personality test before your scheduled interview. This test will help us better understand your personality and ensure alignment with the requirements of the position.

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Subject line: Accounting & Finance Manager
Also, kindly share your proficiency or years of experience with the following:
- E-commerce Financial Operations
- Financial Processes on Amazon Seller Central
- Financial Processes on Shopify
- QuickBooks

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