Head of Finance and Accounting
Consultative Search Group
- Venice, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and build out a world class Finance & Accounting Practice
- Ensure that we deliver exceptional service to our clients, directly and via subordinates
- Note, this person will be expected to get very “in the weeds” with our clients, particularly early on, serving as the Controller for multiple high-growth brands at the same time
- Generate new clients so that we can continue to expand our team and our revenue base
- Build a professional, analytical, results-driven culture that is also a fun place to work
- Build out new sub-practice areas that our existing and/or new clients find valuable
- Key tasks that our clients currently require include:
- Set up and optimize ERP systems, with particular emphasis on QuickBooks
- Maintain records of financial transactions with intuitive bucketing
- Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
- Manage day-to-day cash flows, including AR and AP
- Oversee month-end close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting plus helpful commentary
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a regular basis to ensure GAAP compliance
- Manage reporting requirements to external parties including financial institutions
- Quarterback annual tax preparation alongside external CPA firms
- Create “management financials” and regular KPIs across various topics
- Assist with investor updates, capital raises, and potential company exits
- Work with operations and NPD teams to ensure accurate product costing
- Maintain reporting of fixed assets and track of capital projects
- Forecast pro forma financials including P&L, balance sheet and cash flows
- Properly account for retailer and distributor deductions
- Maintain and set up inventory accounting, bills of material, product costing and understand related purchase orders, inventory receipts etc.
- Process payroll and record payroll across the various companies
- Prepare and file sales tax, business tax and assists with ensuring compliance with legal requirements by jurisdiction
- Bachelors degree from a top tier university; CPA preferred but not required
- 10+ years of prior experience as a Controller for high-growth consumer brands
- Deep understanding of GAAP and how to report out financials that are GAAP compliant
- Ability to oversee annual taxes and lead CPA financial reviews, as well as sales taxes
- Experience with setting up and overseeing ERP systems (QuickBooks, Sage MAS, etc.)
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, v-lookups, forecasts
- Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- A self-starter, but is also highly effective in team environments
- Able to multi-task and prioritize with efficiency
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to support multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines
- Personal drive and ambition to take this practice area to the next level and beyond
- A true team player who can attract, develop and retain top level talent