Accounting Manager - CPG DTC E-Commerce

The Role:

Design and lead complete retail accounting operations COGS, inventory, chargebacks, vendor/dispute reconciliations, and ASC 606 revenue recognition. You will partner with US finance/operations teams, drive internal controls, and ensure audit-ready processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Architecture: Design month-end and year-end close processes across DTC, Amazon, and retail.

• COGS & Inventory: Set up accounting for valuations, reserves, markdowns, shrinkage, and replenishment.

• Chargebacks & Allowances: Build full dispute management workflows: posting, reconciling, reserve accounting, automating vendor-banked chargeback handlers.

• Revenue Recognition (ASC 606): Implement multi-channel, multi-model compliance.

• Vendor Reconciliation: Handle EDI invoices for returns, credits, rebates; manage control frameworks for vendor-owned inventory or funds.

• Internal Controls: Develop audit-grade SOPs, fraud checks, variance lookups, and control logs.

• Team Leadership: Train, manage, and mentor junior offshore accounting staff.

• Continuous Improvement: Recommend enhancements and scalability solutions for systems and workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting
• 8–12 yrs accounting experience—5+ in retail/e‑commerce with process implementation.
• Deep expertise: COGS, inventory reserves, chargeback lifecycle, ASC 606, vendor EDI.
• ERP proficiency (NetSuite, Intacct, Oracle), plus Excel
• Exemplary analytical, communication, and virtual team leadership skills.
• Experience building offshore accounting teams.