Accounting Manager

About Beautylish

Beautylish is a cosmetics and skincare vertical with a presence in both the retail e-commerce and wholesale space. Operating across multiple entities and international markets we partner with best-in-class brands and major retailers and run our own product lines including fast-growing skincare brand Good Molecules to serve a loyal global customer base. Our finance team sits at the center of this growth using NetSuite as our ERP backbone and applying rigorous accounting standards across multi-currency multi-entity operations.

The Role

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day accounting operations and help us scale a high-functioning finance function. Reporting to the Controller you will lead a small team and be hands-on across the full accounting cyclefrom month-end close and GL reconciliations to process improvement and cross-functional reporting.

We believe in getting better every month. That means rolling up your sleeves before delegating understanding the business deeply and being comfortable with ambiguity in a lean fast-moving environment. This role will grow as the company and team grow.

Responsibilities include:

• Month-End & Year-End Close: Oversee and actively participate in all areas of the monthly and year-end close cycle including AR AP GL account reconciliations intercompany accounting multi-entity consolidations analytical review and reportingensuring compliance with US GAAP. Our standard is a 10-day close cycle
• Process Improvement & Controls: Identify process gaps and drive automation and streamlining efforts; implementation and maintenance of internal controls and proper audit documentation
• NetSuite & Systems Administration: Administer NetSuite including saved searches GL audits and maintenance of organized audit-ready financial records; translate raw financial data into actionable business insights
• Daily Operations: Oversee daily transactions: cash management AP/AR banking payroll review accrued purchases reconciliation and monthly foreign exchange rate updates for multi-currency operations
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparation of financial statements and variance analysis support Income and Indirect Tax requests and compliance as needed for international entities
• Team Leadership: Directly supervise 23 team members (including remote staff): set goals delegate effectively review work provide coaching and conduct performance reviews

• 1-2 years experience at the Accounting Manager level
• BS degree in Accounting or Finance; Accounting certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) is a plus but not required
• Hands-on NetSuite experience (administration saved searches GL reporting); advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP pivot tables complex formulas)
• Experience with driving a hard-close deadline; our goal is a 10-day close cycle
• Multi-entity accounting experience including intercompany transactions consolidations and cost allocation framework
• Experience with multi-currency accounting and monthly foreign exchange rate processes
• Strong people-management skills: delegation feedback coaching for continuous improvement
• Ability to prioritize competing demands meet deadlines and operate effectively in ambiguity
• Comfortable establishing new processes and working through complex or conflicting information

Other Requirements:

• Must have current U.S. work authorization and currently reside in the U.S.
• Hybrid position: 3 days per week onsite at our Walnut Creek CA office