Manager, Accounting - Beauty

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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 PCAs distribution operations
• Partner with HR and Operations on payroll allocations, overtime tracking, and warehouse labor reporting
• 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

Requirements

• 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)

Qualifications

• Required: CPA or CPA-track.
• Preferred: Experience in beauty, distribution, logistics, or e-commerce environments.
• Preferred: 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.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience $75,000 - $100,000

Schedule

Monday - Friday 9am-6pm (Ronkonkoma, NY)