Senior Accounting Manager

Brooklyn, New York
Office – Business /
Full Time /
Hybrid
Catbird, a DTC luxury jewelry brand, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our company's finance team. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. The is a hybrid position based at our Brooklyn, NY HQ and reports directly to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities

    • Maintain and ensure the integrity of the company’s accounting systems and compliance with GAAP
    • Manage month end financial close process (including cash reconciliations, proper review/maintenance of account reconciliations and accruals)
    • Ensure timely preparation, distribution and review of monthly/quarterly financial statements for management and Board presentations
    • Stay current on, research and document new accounting rules that will impact the company; research and support the company’s position on various accounting matters
    • Directly oversee the accounts payable function while serving as coach and mentor to existing team members
    • Drive continuous improvements in the company’s accounting processes and financial/business controls
    • Manage and support the annual audit process (including audit planning, preparation, support, and implementing ongoing process improvements)
    • Assist with the benchmarking and setting of various financial and/or operational metrics; help develop and maintain metrics and reports to assist with management financial oversight
    • Ensure timely completion of compliance reporting activities
    • Partner with the various budget owners to review monthly financial results and variances; and adopt strategies to influence operational behavior

Our Ideal Candidate

    • BS/BA in Accounting or Finance, CPA optional
    • 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution company required
    • 2+ years of experience in a management role
    • Solid knowledge of GAAP, accounting processes and controls
    • Proficiency in technical accounting research and memo writing and financial reporting strongly preferred
    • Experience with NetSuite
    • Ability to learn new concepts and technologies quickly
    • Ability to collaborate with and influence diverse groups and teams in a dynamic and changing environment
    • Outstanding written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills
    • Strong organizational skills including task prioritization and effective time management
    • Excellent analytical skills and a strong attention to detail
    • A natural leader.
    • Your track record shows numerous occasions of bringing people together, formally or informally, to accomplish something you’re passionate about

Perks & Benefits

    • Healthcare eligibility following 30 days of hire with 75% of the medical premium covered by Catbird. And 25% of the premium covered for children. We also offer dental and vision. 
    • Uncapped vacation days and 7 sick days, plus an extra day off during the month of your birthday 
    • 401(k) with profit sharing and safe harbor contribution eligibility after one year of employment. We invest through a portfolio focused on socially responsible funds. 
    • Professional Development Stipend: an allotment of $200/year, plus other workshops and talks throughout the year 
    • Parental Leave: 12 weeks are 100% paid. 
    • The Catbird Giving Fund: We vote as a company on what organizations to support. A portion of all sales, year round, are donated to nonprofits aligned with our core beliefs of equality and helping others. 
    • A generous employee discount
    • Pre-taxed MetroCards to save money on getting to work!
    • Discounted Citi Bike Annual Membership  
    • Regular company-wide parties, brunches & happy hours 
    • A warm, casual work environment where people can really be themselves 
$125,000 - $135,000 a year
Plus bonus