Our client, a fast-growing fashion eCommerce brand based in Manhattan, is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead and strengthen their accounting function. This individual will be a critical part of the finance team—bringing leadership, precision, and a process-improvement mindset to a high-growth and style-forward environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll accounting, bank reconciliations, and month-end close.

• Supervise and mentor a small team of accounting professionals, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development.

• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.

• Design, review, and improve financial models, reporting tools, and account reconciliations using advanced Excel techniques.

• Drive process improvements across accounting operations and participate in ERP system enhancements or implementations (RLM preferred).

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax preparers, and other consultants as needed.

• Support the budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with the FP&A team.

• Analyze financial data and identify trends, variances, and areas for efficiency gains.

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial performance to leadership and stakeholders.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Operations, Inventory, and eCommerce to align accounting practices with business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA certification strongly preferred).

• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.

• Proven ability to manage and develop accounting staff.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; capable of building and managing complex financial models.

• Experience working in accounting software and ERP systems; RLM experience preferred.

• Experience with Concur and Shopify is a strong plus.

• Meticulous attention to detail with a natural ability to detect and resolve discrepancies.

• Prior experience in the fashion industry—retail, wholesale, or eCommerce—is a major advantage.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working across teams.

• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial setting.