Director, Accounting
Golden Hippo is a young, growing digital marketing company committed to helping everyone live their healthiest life. We create cutting edge health, wellness, and beauty products and work tirelessly to get them into the hands of the people who need them most - our customers. We're growing fast, but our core values remain the same as when we were founded in 2010.
Golden Hippo is currently looking for a Director of Accounting to join our team. In this role you would be responsible for the leadership and management of the financial functions, including accounting, planning, and general business support. Responsible for the financial close and leading the accounting team, specifically on payables and receivables, general ledger, reporting and ad hoc projects.
HERE IS WHAT WE OFFER YOU
At Golden Hippo you have a chance to make an impact. You will have the opportunity to be creative, take initiative and grow. A career at Golden Hippo is more than just a job. It's the chance to work among friends every day, to work and play hard, and to see the results of your work firsthand. We work in a lively, laid back work environment with a fully stocked kitchen for our employees to use. We also offer:
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
- Matching 401K plan
- In-office CrossFit gym with professional coaches
- Yoga and meditation breaks
- Casual, "no dress code" atmosphere and an open office space
- Highly interactive work with a talented, passionate team
- UNLIMITED room for growth and results-based pay increases
WHAT YOUR DAY IS LIKE
- Responsible for the Month End Close process in a timely manner.
- Lead a team of 7-10 individuals in the General Ledger and Accounts Payable teams.
- Analyze the financials to ensure accurate reporting of our multi subsidiary and consolidated financials.
- Refine processes and increase efficiency in a measurable manner.
- People: Manage, mentor, develop the team with an emphasis on accountability for results.
- Audit: Lead and provide support to external auditors.
- Collaborate with Inventory Manager to ensure proper recording of inventory adjustments.
- Partner and collaborate with other functional departments, such as Supply Chain, Media, IT and more, to support, and drive projects to completion.
- Projects & Reporting: Financial, Ad-Hoc and Special projects as assigned.
- Support the Controller and other leadership team members in advancing the company’s goals and objectives.
BEST CANDIDATES WILL HAVE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- 8-10 years of relevant experience in roles of increasing responsibility in accounting and finance.
- 3 years of management experience in a similar role.
- Former Big-4 Public Accounting background, ideally as a Manager.
- Strong working knowledge of an ERP system.
- Company experience of at least $400M+ in revenue.
- Proven record of delivering quality work on tight deadlines, i.e. producing accurate financial reports, ensuring payments are made on time, reducing expenses, increasing revenues.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills..
- Excellent analytical and technical skills
- Expert knowledge of US GAAP. Ability to research independently and navigate technical accounting changes.
- Exceptional project management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective interactions with all levels, domestic, internationally, and cross culturally.
- Demonstrated ability to drive results in a fast-paced, high growth environment, with minimal supervision.
- Positive attitude and constantly evolving mindset.
- CPA License preferred.
Golden Hippo is always looking for smart, driven self-starters who are excited to build a place for themselves in one of the most fun, exciting companies in Los Angeles. If you thrive on community and communication, learning from your failures, and embracing the unexpected, Golden Hippo just might be the place for you.
Golden Hippo is an equal opportunity employer.
Golden Hippo Company Culture Highlights:
- Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company in Los Angeles 2019
- Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Happiness 2018
- Golden Hippo is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Work Culture on Comparably.
Check us out on Comparably: https://www.comparably.com/companies/golden-hippo