Senior Manager, Accounting

Forum Brands is the world's most advanced e-commerce operating platform. Using its proprietary brand management technology and SEAL (Source, Evaluate, Accelerate, Lead) system, Forum acquires Amazon brands in categories that consumers love and builds them into omnichannel leaders. We've built a diverse team, with a differentiated set of experience across digital marketplaces, consumer brands, eCommerce technology, and investing. We're backed by world-class investors including Norwest Venture Partners, NFX, TriplePoint Capital, and Concrete Rose.

NOTE: This role is based in NYC. Forum Brands operates a flexible, hybrid office policy in which employees are expected to be in-person at least three days per week.*

What you'll do:

• Establish financial controls: coordinate and assist in the development of accounting policies and update the company's accounting policy manual/handbook as necessary
• Maintain reporting integrity: ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, cash flow/treasury and tax management in compliance with GAAP
• Lead monthly close: manage monthly closing of the books, including maintaining a closing checklist, billing, AP & AR and general ledger reconciliations
• Optimize business performance: identify and implement process improvements across the organization to increase efficiency (i.e. taxes, inventory management, etc.)
• Audit: serve as contact for external auditors for all financial statement reviews/annual audits and preparation of tax returns
• Budgeting: participate in budgeting and forecasting to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial projections
• Cross-Functional Partnership: partner with M&A and Brand Growth teams, especially in financial integration of new acquisitions

Requirements

• 5-7 years of accounting experience; audit & tax experience preferred
• Experience in retail or eCommerce start-up
• CPA preferred
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP reporting
• Experience with ledger functions and month-end close
• Ability to distill technical accounting issues to stakeholders, including individuals with non-finance backgrounds

Bonus points if you

• Have experience in a highly-acquisitive company or with M&A diligence
• Have working knowledge of NetSuite
• Are familiar with international accounting standards

You'll thrive at Forum by

• Acting like an owner. You take pride in, and accountability for, results. No problem is too big, too small, or too outside of your scope to jump in and help
• Seeking objective truths. You execute using facts, not reasons. You ask questions and push the boundaries on what you believe to be true
• Applying structured thinking. You think in terms of scalable processes. You can define a long-term vision based on many moving parts, and build the infrastructure to get there
• Arriving as you are. You show up as your authentic self and celebrate that of others while looking for ways to create an inclusive environment. The best ideas win, regardless of who they come from

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Generous healthcare stipend
• 401K match
• Paid Family Leave
• Free access to Calm and TalkSpace
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Fully stocked kitchen (snacks, beverages and more!)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has a seat at the table and the opportunity to excel. We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company and in ecommerce overall, and we're devoted to hiring and cultivating diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

As an equal opportunity employer, all aspects of employment with Forum Brands Inc. including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. Forum Brands, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

* Forum Brands has a strong commitment to ensuring the health and safety of our team. Under our COVID mitigation protocols and the NYC Workplace Vaccination Requirements, all employees must be fully vaccinated upon commencing employment, subject to legally required exemptions.

Salary: $130,000 - $140,000 + bonus and equity