Controller/VP of Finance

1 month ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Jenni Kayne Full time
Join Our Team as a Controller/VP of Finance

Oak Essentials is a leading lifestyle brand that values efficacy and results in its skincare products. We are seeking an experienced Controller/VP of Finance to join our team in the greater LA area. This role will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for managing all financial accounting and reporting functions for the company.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage day-to-day accounting, month-end close, and annual reporting process
  • Generate accurate and timely monthly financial statements and prepare monthly reporting packages
  • Develop and oversee a small accounting team
  • Maintain the accounting database and prepare for and lead the yearly audit
  • Review bank reconciliations, loan schedules, and balance sheet schedules
  • Maintain cash forecasts and approve weekly check runs to vendors
  • Build and improve internal controls, policies, and procedures throughout the organization
  • Identify opportunities to automate routine activities to improve team efficiency
  • Assist the CEO and SVP of Growth in preparing annual corporate budgets
  • Work closely with demand planning and SVP of Growth to ensure retail velocity is accounted for in financial forecasts and proper accruals are made for all potential retail chargebacks and expenses
  • Oversee payroll, insurance, contracts, and some legal matters
  • Oversee credit process for wholesale customers and inventory management
Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years as a Controller or Assistant Controller
  • Extensive knowledge of technical accounting matters, including GAAP, revenue recognition, and tax matters
  • CPA license required, college accounting degree, and public accounting experience strongly preferred
  • Consumer products experience, preferably in the beauty or personal care industry, and inventory experience required
  • Experience building and managing an accounting team
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong interpersonal relationships with other teams in the business
  • Expertise in accounting and tax software, including ERP systems, Excel, and Avalara
Benefits:
  • Discretionary annual bonus based on company and personal performance
  • Competitive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, and flexible spending account
  • 401k match
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Live-Well Program, including annual health and wellness stipend, live-well days off, and support for the causes our team cares about
  • Generous parental leave
  • Employee discounts

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