Manager, Accounting - Beauty

The PCA Companies

$75K — $100K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years' experience in accounting or finance leadership roles
  • Strong understanding of financial statements and inventory accounting
  • Experience in beauty, cosmetics, wellness, retail, e-commerce, or consumer brands preferred
  • Familiarity with multi-entity accounting
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
  • Knowledge of U.S. and international sales tax compliance

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily accounting functions including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes across multiple PCA entities
  • Ensure timely bank reconciliations and maintain balance sheet integrity
  • Assist with budget preparation, forecasts, and variance reporting
  • Provide operational financial reporting to teams in the warehouse and brand departments
  • Ensure compliance with sales tax filings and regulations
  • Supervise accounting staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams as needed

Benefits

  • Phenomenal discounts on beauty industry products
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available after 60 days
  • 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match after 1 year of service
  • 17 days of PTO plus Paid Holidays
Full Job Description
The Manager, Accounting - Beauty supports the CFO in overseeing daily accounting operations across multiple PCA entities. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational financial discipline while managing a small accounting team and partnering with warehouse leadership.

This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a high-volume distribution and inventory-driven environment and is ready to grow into a future Controller-level role. This role operates in a warehouse-adjacent office environment where safety, environmental, and operational considerations require consistent attention.

This is an in-house role, working Monday - Friday 9am-6pm (Ronkonkoma, NY)

Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations
  • Manage daily accounting functions including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition
  • Support month-end and year-end close across multiple PCA entities
  • Ensure timely bank reconciliations and balance sheet integrity
  • Maintain quality control over financial transactions and reporting accuracy

Financial Planning & Reporting
  • Assist with preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting
  • Provide operational financial reporting to warehouse and brand teams
  • Support regulatory reporting and audit preparation
  • Research technical accounting issues for compliance with GAAP and international requirements

Compliance & Controls
  • Manage and comply with Sales Tax filings (U.S. and International)
  • Document and improve accounting processes and internal controls
  • Support inventory analysis and margin reporting for PCA's distribution operations
  • Partner with HR and Operations on payroll allocations, overtime tracking, and warehouse labor reporting

Team & Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Supervise accounting staff as assigned
  • Partner with warehouse management to ensure accurate inventory and cost reporting
  • Collaborate with TriNet, ADP, auditors, and external partners as needed

Supervisory Responsibility
  • Oversight of assigned accounting staff and coordination with Warehouse Management teams on inventory reporting

Physical Demands
While performing duties, the employee may need to:
  • Read, count, and write for documentation accuracy
  • Operate necessary office equipment
  • Move materials up to 50 lbs. as needed for inventory verification
  • (Consistent with warehouse-support roles within PCA operations.)

Qualifications
Required
  • 4+ years' experience in accounting or finance leadership (Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or similar)
  • Strong understanding of financial statements, inventory accounting, and detailed financial analysis
  • Experience in beauty, cosmetics, wellness, retail, e-commerce, or consumer brands strongly preferred
  • Experience with multi-entity accounting preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience
  • Knowledge of sales tax compliance (U.S. and international preferred)


Preferred
  • CPA or CPA-track.
  • Experience in beauty, distribution, logistics, or e-commerce environments.
  • Experience working with ADP, TriNet, or similar payroll/benefits platforms (common in PCA operations).

Growth Opportunity

This role is designed as a pipeline to future Controller-level leadership within PCA. High performers will gain exposure to global finance operations, acquisitions, and strategic planning.

What we offer:
  • Phenomenal discounts on products within the beauty industry and beyond
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with supplemental benefits available after 60 days
  • 401 (k) available after 1 year of service with up to a 4% match
  • 17 days PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Salary commensurate with experience $75,000 - $100,000

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