Job Description
Full job description
Contract type
Full-Time
Location
Los Angeles
,
CA
Specialty
Other
Salary
$115,000/year - $125,000/year
Remote
No
Reference
488848
Contact name
Frankie Rubin
Job description
Client Overview: Our client, a fashion brand, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their team.
Role Overview: The ideal candidate will be hands-on, analytical, and proactive in improving financial processes. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Accounting Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Production, Operations, Ecommerce and Merchandising & Sales to ensure accurate inventory valuation and robust financial oversight.
Accounting Manager Responsibilities:
Lead monthly and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP
Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations for all accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
Prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis and present insights to senior management
Own the accuracy of inventory costing, valuation, and reporting across finished goods, raw materials, and WIP
Maintain and refine standard cost models in ERP systems (ApparelMagic, QuickBooks); experience with NetSuite and other ERP systems preferred for future growth
Partner with cross-functional teams to validate inventory movements and ensure proper accounting for COGS, returns, and shrink
Oversee the excess and obsolete inventory process and manage related reserves
Liaise with banks for treasury activities and support daily cash management.
Ensure accurate application of sales and use tax across states and channels.
Oversee the preparation and filing of sales tax returns (or coordinate with tax consultants).
Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
Participate in system upgrades, accounting software integrations, or process automation efforts.
Help evaluate new tools or enhancements to support the scaling of the business.
Provide monthly reporting to department leads.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting policies, processes, and internal controls, particularly around inventory and cost accounting
Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, systems upgrades, and audit support
Support the Controller with external audit preparation and tax documentation
Provide financial insights and support to teams across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels
Accounting Manager Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within the fashion, retail, or manufacturing sectors
Strong understanding of US GAAP, inventory accounting, and cost analysis
ERP system experience required; familiarity with ApparelMagic, NetSuite, and QuickBooks highly desirable
Highly proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of accountability and confidentiality
Experience in a wholesale or direct-to-consumer business model is a plus
Contract type
Full-Time
Location
Los Angeles
,
CA
Specialty
Other
Salary
$115,000/year - $125,000/year
Remote
No
Reference
488848
Contact name
Frankie Rubin
Job description
Client Overview: Our client, a fashion brand, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their team.
Role Overview: The ideal candidate will be hands-on, analytical, and proactive in improving financial processes. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Accounting Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Production, Operations, Ecommerce and Merchandising & Sales to ensure accurate inventory valuation and robust financial oversight.
Accounting Manager Responsibilities:
Lead monthly and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP
Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations for all accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
Prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis and present insights to senior management
Own the accuracy of inventory costing, valuation, and reporting across finished goods, raw materials, and WIP
Maintain and refine standard cost models in ERP systems (ApparelMagic, QuickBooks); experience with NetSuite and other ERP systems preferred for future growth
Partner with cross-functional teams to validate inventory movements and ensure proper accounting for COGS, returns, and shrink
Oversee the excess and obsolete inventory process and manage related reserves
Liaise with banks for treasury activities and support daily cash management.
Ensure accurate application of sales and use tax across states and channels.
Oversee the preparation and filing of sales tax returns (or coordinate with tax consultants).
Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
Participate in system upgrades, accounting software integrations, or process automation efforts.
Help evaluate new tools or enhancements to support the scaling of the business.
Provide monthly reporting to department leads.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting policies, processes, and internal controls, particularly around inventory and cost accounting
Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, systems upgrades, and audit support
Support the Controller with external audit preparation and tax documentation
Provide financial insights and support to teams across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels
Accounting Manager Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within the fashion, retail, or manufacturing sectors
Strong understanding of US GAAP, inventory accounting, and cost analysis
ERP system experience required; familiarity with ApparelMagic, NetSuite, and QuickBooks highly desirable
Highly proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of accountability and confidentiality
Experience in a wholesale or direct-to-consumer business model is a plus
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accounting Manager (Fashion) position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Los Angeles offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
