Finance and Accounting Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accurate, timely vendor payments and customer collections.
• Serve as finance liaison with departmental leads and the Sales team to log and match payments to sales orders and track outstanding balances.
• Manage payment schedules, terms, and vendor communications using platforms such as RAMP and QuickBooks.
• Review, validate, and approve departmental expense reports and ensure alignment with internal policies.
• Lead all aspects of the month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, inventory, fixed assets, deferred revenue, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain accurate general ledger and financial systems using accrual based accounting.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Update inventory levels in the balance sheet and reconcile discrepancies.
• Track accruals, prepayments, and deferred revenue.
• Manage fixed assets and manage depreciation schedules where applicable.
• Maintain accuracy of financial data across key platforms, including Quickbooks Online, and Ramp

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Collaborate with Operations to pull and organize historical data to support pricing and COGS analysis.
• Analyze spend trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with Co-Founders on development, implementation, and analysis of annual and departmental budgets.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and financial reports and variance analysis.
• Generate quarterly royalty reports for external collaborators.

Payroll and Tax Management

• Own payroll for full-time employees and independent contractors ensuring accurate, timely payments.
• Track monthly sales, and issue commission reports.
• Stay informed of evolving tax laws and ensure compliance in all applicable jurisdictions.
• Prepare and file sales tax payments in relevant states, using Sattar

Manager Level Expectations

• Own projects or processes and maintain accountability for results while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and organize work to prioritize effectively across teams or functions.
• Collaborate across teams, when necessary, to align resources, dependencies, and objectives and drive results.
• Identify inefficiencies in processes or projects and implement improvements to enhance effectiveness.
• Apply subject-matter expertise to provide guidance, insights, and influence outcomes beyond immediate responsibilities.
• Document and refine SOPs or core process workflows within your area to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience, including leading cross-functional programs and strategic initiatives.
• MBA in Finance preferred
• Deep expertise in the function; fluency in industry tools, systems, and best practices.
• Experience managing individuals or leading small teams.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Advanced proficiency with Quickbooks Online and expense management tools like Ramp
• Advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with ERP (Odoo) or inventory management platforms
• Ability to interpret and explain complex financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using Justworks or other PEO systems
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills
• Motivated by collaboration, problem-solving, and creating order from complexity
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Eager to contribute to a team culture that values kindness, accountability, and curiosity
• A genuinely empathetic group. We have a non-negotiable no jerks policy. Being nice is free.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves to get things done
• Able to learn new skills quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Dog-friendly (we share our studio with a few four-legged coworkers)

Studio + Compensation

• This is a full-time position based in Gowanus, Brooklyn
• Hours are Monday–Friday from 9 am to 6 pm EST
• $100,000-$130,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance (with 100% monthly premium coverage options), generous PTO, a 401(k) with employer match, and profit sharing.