Complex
Accounting Manager (Contract)
Los Angeles
No sponsorshipDetected 13 days ago
Data VisualizationFinancial AnalysisAccountingExcelERPInventory ManagementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementMentoringGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal AuditNetSuite
About the role
- Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond.
- Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture.
- A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce.
Responsibilities
- Own licensing and royalty reporting ensuring reports are prepared accurately and timely, in accordance with contractual deadlines.
- Perform ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as assigned.
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and strong internal controls.
- Identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and implement best practices to strengthen the accounting function.
- Supervise, mentor, train, and develop accounting staff, including two Senior Accountants.
- Establish priorities, review work, and provide coaching to support professional development.
- Partner with Merchandising, Operations and Technology teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Work closely with the Operations team to develop processes and controls to ensure complete and accurate commerce transaction reporting through NetSuite ERP.
- Collaborate with the Technology team to identify reporting issues and develop automated reporting solutions.
- Build strong relationships across departments to support business initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Experience in preparing and reviewing licensing and other royalty reports.
- Experience in consumer products, retail, or inventory management environments.
Nice to have
- Proactive, hands-on accounting leader who takes ownership.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional follow-through.
- Comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day execution.
- Able to communicate effectively with executives, external auditors, and team members alike.
- Preferred Skills
- CPA designation preferred
- equivalent experience and demonstrated technical accounting expertise will also be considered.
- Preferred Systems Experience: NetSuite ERP, Tableau, Microsoft Excel
Compensation
- Oversee assigned areas the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in accordance with US GAAP.
- Why We're Hiring We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Accounting Manager to oversee the company's retail and commerce related day-to-day accounting operations and reporting, and lead assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Company info
- Company And Culture Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Complex participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for vi
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