Accounting Manager

Location: In-Office 4 days/week in Playa Vista, CA HQ

Who We Are:

Thrive Causemetics is Bigger Than Beauty™: We are an independent, female-owned beauty brand that creates high-performance vegan cosmetics and supports a community of giving. All of Thrive Causemetics' products are free of parabens and sulfates, in addition to being 100 percent cruelty-free. Through its Bigger Than Beauty™ program, every product purchased results in a donation to help communities thrive.

Thrive Causemetics is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and cross-functional workplace where everyone’s voice matters. We are committed to being pioneers in creating a culture of wellness. Together, we prioritize a strong work ethic while maintaining a positive, exciting environment where people are passionate about what they do.

Who We Are Looking For:

The Accounting Manager will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. Reporting to the Controller, this position will oversee the day-to-day accounting functions, support month-end close processes, and ensure compliance with GAAP and other financial regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to contribute to a fast-paced, growing organization.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules.
• Analyze financial statements and provide variance analyses to identify trends and insights
• Manage daily accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and payroll.
• Ensure all transactions are properly recorded in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including sales tax and other regulatory requirements.
• Support the preparation of audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors during financial audits.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes and systems for scalability.
• Collaborate with the finance and operations teams to implement automation tools and technology solutions.
• Assist in the integration of new systems or acquisitions into the accounting structure.
• Own Sales Tax compliance audit and clean-up process
• Supervise and mentor staff accountants, providing guidance on technical accounting issues and fostering professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and supply chain, to support business objectives.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• 5-7+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Must have relevant experience working for a direct-to-consumer company, preferably in the CPG space.
• Prior experience in the beauty or adjacent industries is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams of direct reports.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical abilities, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with NetSuite and intermediate Excel skills are required.
• Experience with financial reporting tools is a plus.
• Previous experience working with Shopify and Asana is highly desired. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification is strongly preferred.

Thrive Causemetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship for an immigration-related work benefit. Thrive Causemetics does not hire H-1B, F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT candidates for this role.

The base pay range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000, with the following factors determining the base pay at offer: skills, qualifications, experience. This range provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Additionally, this role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. Thrive Causemetics provides a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, life insurance, disability insurance, and employee assistance programs.