Manager, Accounting Beauty

Created over 36 years ago the PCA Group of Companies is a privately owned global beauty holding company with 1500 employees across multiple international locations. Our portfolio spans omnichannel distribution brand incubation fulfillment and logistics for the beauty and fragrance industry.

We are excited to share this opportunity to join a fast-paced high-growth environment where Finance partners closely with Operations Brand Management and Executive Leadership to drive smart data-driven decisions across our global subsidiaries.

The Manager Accounting - Beauty supports the CFO in overseeing daily accounting operations across multiple PCA entities. This role ensures accurate financial reporting compliance and operational financial discipline while managing a small accounting team and partnering with warehouse leadership.

This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a high-volume distribution and inventory-driven environment and is ready to grow into a future Controller-level role. This role operates in a warehouse-adjacent office environment where safety environmental and operational considerations require consistent attention.

This is an in-house role working Monday - Friday 9am-6pm (Ronkonkoma NY)

Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations

• Manage daily accounting functions including Billing Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable General Ledger inventory accounting and revenue recognition
• Support month-end and year-end close across multiple PCA entities
• Ensure timely bank reconciliations and balance sheet integrity
• Maintain quality control over financial transactions and reporting accuracy

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Assist with preparation of budgets forecasts and variance reporting
• Provide operational financial reporting to warehouse and brand teams
• Support regulatory reporting and audit preparation
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance with GAAP and international requirements

Compliance & Controls

• Manage and comply with Sales Tax filings (U.S. and International)
• Document and improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Support inventory analysis and margin reporting for PCAs distribution operations
• Partner with HR and Operations on payroll allocations overtime tracking and warehouse labor reporting

Team & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Supervise accounting staff as assigned
• Partner with warehouse management to ensure accurate inventory and cost reporting
• Collaborate with TriNet ADP auditors and external partners as needed

Supervisory Responsibility

• Oversight of assigned accounting staff and coordination with Warehouse Management teams on inventory reporting

Physical Demands
While performing duties the employee may need to:

• Read count and write for documentation accuracy
• Operate necessary office equipment
• Move materials up to 50 lbs. as needed for inventory verification
• (Consistent with warehouse-support roles within PCA operations.)

Qualifications
Required

• 4 years experience in accounting or finance leadership (Senior Accountant Accounting Manager or similar)
• Strong understanding of financial statements inventory accounting and detailed financial analysis
• Experience in beauty cosmetics wellness retail e-commerce or consumer brands strongly preferred
• Experience with multi-entity accounting preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience
• Knowledge of sales tax compliance (U.S. and international preferred)

Preferred

• CPA or CPA-track.
• Experience in beauty distribution logistics or e-commerce environments.
• Experience working with ADP TriNet or similar payroll/benefits platforms (common in PCA operations).

Growth Opportunity

This role is designed as a pipeline to future Controller-level leadership within PCA. High performers will gain exposure to global finance operations acquisitions and strategic planning.

What we offer:

• Phenomenal discounts on products within the beauty industry and beyond
• Medical Dental and Vision along with supplemental benefits available after 60 days
• 401 (k) available after 1 year of service with up to a 4% match
• 17 days PTO and Paid Holidays pro-rated for your first year based on your start date
• Salary commensurate with experience $75000 - $100000

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The PCA Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race color creed religion or belief national or ethnic origin citizenship status marital or domestic partnership status sexual orientation sex gender identity or expression age disability military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We recognize and value the benefits of a diverse workforce.