Accounting Manager

Summary

Join The Ambr Group as an Accounting Manager and lead a team, overseeing daily accounting operations, financial statement preparation, and cash flow forecasting. You will establish internal processes, manage accounts payable and receivable, and ensure tax compliance. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, experience managing a team, and proficiency in accounting software. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Ambr Group offers a high-growth, high-volume, transaction-heavy start-up environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA, or CMA preferred, but not required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 2+ years in a supervisory or management role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, sales tax compliance, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and financial statement preparation
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end and year-end close process
• Proficiency in Accounting /ERP software (e.g., NetSuite or similar) and Excel/Google Sheets
• Strong understanding of internal controls
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Self-starter with a mindset for process improvement and scalability in a fast-moving environment
• Effective communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of accountants
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger accounting, revenue recognition, inventory, treasury, AP/AR, and payroll. Including all journal entries and reconciliations to ensure a timely month-end close
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles
• Establish and maintain cash flow forecasts for a portfolio of consumer brands, considering sales forecasts, inventory payment timing, etc
• Establish internal processes and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and customer payments
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filing for multiple states
• Implement best practices and standardized procedures to enhance the overall accounting function
• Partner and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, marketing, logistics) to align financial practices with business goals (monitoring actual performance against budget/forecast projections to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations)
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and tax laws
• Participate in special projects and assignments as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in e-commerce, retail, or a high-transaction business environment is strongly preferred
• Experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Amazon, Walmart) and payment systems (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) is a plus
• Experience in multi-entity consolidations is a plus