Manager, Accounting

About The Company

goop is a lifestyle platform dedicated to exploration, curation, and groundbreaking conversation. From its award-winning beauty and fashion lines to its expansive editorial lens, goop invites women to embrace the process of becoming, and to discover deep joy in the pursuit of pleasure, beauty, and growth in all phases of life.

Gwyneth Paltrow began goop in the fall of 2008 as a weekly newsletter. It has expanded into a beauty, fashion, and food business that’s also known for its products, curation, podcast, TV shows, live events, and retail stores.

About You  

You are an analytical and detail-oriented thinker that has a wide range of knowledge and abilities within accounting. You work effectively with a variety of cross functional partners, identifying and improving processes. You have been successful in developing and managing a team and understanding the importance of keeping others informed. 

About The Role 

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting, responsible for upholding GAAP, as well as current processes and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.  goop is a multi-faceted company involved in many different industries, and the growth of the company will require the Accounting Manager to think through complex issues and create processes to combat the high demands and tight deadlines.  You will be responsible for developing and managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely manner. This position reports directly to the Controller. 

Responsibilities include:  

• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships. (in office and remotely) 
• Uphold internal controls and policies in expense report review. 
• Collaborate with various internal departments to ensure that requests are fulfilled timely. 
• Establish internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation. 
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure. 
• Manage the monthly and quarterly close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting of all financial information. 
• Monitor revenue and expenses and coordinate the collection of payments and invoices. 
• Work with external auditors to ensure correct reporting, proper controls, and issuance of year-end financial statements. 
• Responds to inquiries from the Controller, CFO, and other finance and company-wide managers regarding special reporting requests, etc. 
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness. 
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting and expense management for each department. 
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the departments and within the ERP system. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelors in Accounting, or related degree with CPA preferred 
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience 
• 3+ years in a supervisory position relating to general ledger/financial reporting. 
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP. 
• Experience with ecommerce and inventory accounting required. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of the organization 
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines required. 
• Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results. 
• Advanced experience with NetSuite ERP and proficient in Microsoft Excel skills 

FAQ  

• Compensation: $125,000-$135,000 + Equity. This is a full-time, exempt role