Vaco Hiring For Accounting Manager – $k to $k at Los Angeles County, CA Full Time

Our client is one of the leaders in the field of proprietary hydration solutions and innovative electrolyte drink mixes in the US and is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their team. This globally recognized brand is offering a flexible schedule (1 day in office | 4 WFH), great work-life balance (flex fridays, wellness perks, etc.) and a fast internal growth trajectory.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead components of the financial close process, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely in accordance with US GAAP as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances.
• Perform month-end general ledger close activities including accruing expenses, preparing, reviewing and recording journal entries, reconciling general ledger and sub-ledger accounts and other analysis.
• Prepare accurate, complete, and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP including co-ordination of deadlines and deliverables.
• Prepare, review, and analyze balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations.
• Work closely with financial planning & analysis team on reporting efforts and monthly accruals related to budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage and mentor General Ledger Accountants and oversee the day-to-day activities of the team, including review of and assistance with journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare schedules and reports to assist with annual external audit and tax provision.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field. | CPA a plus, but not required
• 5+ years of accounting experience in a CPG environment
  • 2 years minimum of direct management experience, supervising senior accountants and below.
• Big 4 or public accounting experience a plus, but not required.
• Strong CPG accounting experience and the ability to apply US GAAP to that environment.
• Microsoft 365 / Dynamics knowledge is a plus but not required.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to stand on their own feet, highly detail oriented, critical thinker, and loves handling large data sets.

What’s in it for you:

• Ability to work directly with executive leadership and obtain great mentorship, growth and exposure to the industry in which the company operates in.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision
• Wellness perks, YE discretionary bonus, 401k match (immediate vesting), tech and wellness stiped, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and a generous PTO policy.
• Hybrid work environment (currently remote, but aiming to transition to 1x/week RTO policy).