Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Golden Pet Brands is dedicated to creating a world where pets live longer, healthier lives. They are seeking an Accounting Manager responsible for overseeing the general ledger, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting the monthly close process in a fast-growing consumer packaged goods environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations; support monthly, quarterly, and annual close
- Perform variance analysis and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
- Support preparation of schedules, footnotes, and disclosures for external financial reporting
- Deliver audit-ready schedules and respond to external auditor requests; support internal control documentation
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls
- Record payroll journal entries, accruals, and related liabilities in coordination with HR and third-party payroll providers
- Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure proper classification of compensation, benefits, and employer taxes
- Oversee maintenance of the fixed asset sub-ledger; record additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation in accordance with ASC 360 and company policy
- Review fixed asset roll forward schedules and related disclosures for external reporting
- Manage the lease accounting portfolio including ROU asset and lease liability entries, modifications, and remeasurements
- Coordinate with Legal and Real Estate on new and modified agreements; maintain and prepare disclosure schedules
- Record and reconcile debt instruments including term loans and revolvers; maintain amortization schedules for debt issuance costs
- Prepare interest expense accruals and support debt covenant compliance tracking and related financial reporting disclosures
- Calculate and record royalty obligations based on contractual terms; maintain royalty schedules and ensure accurate accruals and payables are reflected in the general ledger each period
- Reconcile royalty payables and coordinate with Legal and Finance on contract terms, rate changes, and audit inquiries
- Manage advertising accruals and prepaid balances; ensure spend is recorded in the correct period in accordance with ASC 720-35 and reconcile advertising accounts to supporting schedules and media plans each close cycle
- Identify opportunities to streamline close processes, improve reconciliation templates, and strengthen controls across assigned areas
- Partner with the accounting team to document and update standard operating procedures as the business evolves
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience with external financial reporting and audit support, including preparation of schedules, footnotes, and work papers consistent with external reporting standards
- Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting
- Technical proficiency in ASC 842 (leases), and ASC 360 (fixed assets)
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills and ability to manage competing close deadlines
- CPA preferred
- Experience in a public company or Big 4/regional public accounting environment strongly preferred
- SOX experience a plus
- Strong CPG industry background; expertise in trade deductions, allowances, reserves, and promotional accruals
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
- Annual bonus
- We match up to3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
- 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
- Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock.
- Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees.
- Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
- Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses.
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