Accounting Manager

PetSafe Brands

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • CPA designation preferred
  • 5+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience
  • Minimum 2 years in a management role
  • Strong understanding of GAAP regulations
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software

Responsibilities

  • Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams
  • Support General Ledger with month-end close activities
  • Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Assist with journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Lead research on complex financial reporting issues
  • Participate in financial statement variance analysis
  • Partner with auditors for annual and compliance audits
  • Lead process improvement initiatives in accounting
  • Select and mentor accounting professionals
  • Collaborate with leadership on financial alignment

Benefits

  • Collaborative and creative team-oriented environment
  • Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401K match offered
  • Rich wellness program with onsite health clinic and workout facility
  • Pet-friendly workplace allowing dogs at work
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full time

Summary of Position:

The Accounting Manager provides leadership and oversight of the US and International Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. Additionally provides support and expertise to the General Ledger accounting team. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and financial statement analysis.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams
  • Support General Ledger and FP&A teams with month-end close activities, ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of financial transactions and reporting.
  • Preparation and/or review of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
  • Assist with preparation and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and complex accounting transactions.
  • Lead accounting research on complex financial reporting issues and evolving standards.
  • Participate in financial statement variance analysis and review
  • Partner with external auditors to manage the annual audit and coordinate compliance audits.
  • Lead strategic process improvement initiatives within the department to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Select, train, mentor, and manage a team of accounting professionals; set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and support professional development.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with company leadership to align financial activities with broader organizational goals.
  • Support additional projects and ad hoc financial analyses as requested by leadership.


Qualifications:
  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA designation is preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, with a minimum of 2 years in a management role
  • Strong understanding of GAAP regulations and compliance requirements
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting softwares


Relationships:
  • Reports to the Controller
  • Manage AR and AP teams
  • Works closely with finance leadership


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BENEFITS:

Working for PetSafe Brands definitely has its benefits. We offer a collaborative and creative team-oriented work environment where we encourage you to take risks to learn and grow! We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K match. In addition we offer a rich wellness program which includes an onsite health clinic, workout facility and of course, we encourage you to bring your dog to work, which is our whole reason for what we do!

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