Interim Accounting Manager responsible for monthly and annual close, preparing journal entries and reconciliations, delivering timely financial statements, leading annual audit liaison, ensuring GAAP compliance, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure accurate accounting for omnichannel CPG operations.
About the company:
OSEA was founded in 1996 with the mission of creating pure, results driven skincare and bodycare. Female founded and family operated, we are growing fast, and with gratitude!
About the role:
Join our fast growing beauty brand and become a fundamental member of our expanding team. We are looking for a savvy, passionate Interim Accounting Manager (6-7 months) who is excited about sustainability, and beauty! The ideal candidate has a passion for all things accounting, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and shares our commitment to wellness in both our products and work life balance. Our mission is to create effective, results-driven skincare that is safe for the planet and humankind.
Requirements
- Oversee the monthly and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across significant accounts (including revenue, balance sheet accounts, accruals, cash and clearing accounts)
- Prepare and deliver complete, accurate monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet and P&L), including review of underlying support
- Lead the annual audit process and serve as primary liaison with external auditors
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and consistent application of accounting policies
- Oversee and ensure completion of balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, credit card, and key sub-ledger accounts
- Review and oversee preparation of ancillary schedules (e.g., prepaids, inventory-related accounts, reserves, etc)
- Partner cross-functionally (FP&A, Operations, Sales/Marketing) to ensure accurate accounting treatment of business activities
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience
- 2–4+ years of accounting experience in a CPG company; omnichannel (DTC + Amazon + retail/wholesale) experience strongly preferred
- Hands-on NetSuite experience required — saved searches, item receipts, general ledger.
- Must be a self-starter, flexible to work in a collaborative structure and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
- Exposure or experience using AI Models (Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini)
- Must be willing to fall in love with our products, meditate with our team and have fun while we work!
The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000 - 115,000 per year. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a few factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.
This job description is a summary of duties. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties and is subject to change.
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