Accouting Manager

Overview

Become an integral part of a leading global beauty retailer, partnering with Aquent, and make a significant impact on their financial operations. As an Accounting Manager, you will be a key player in managing financial reporting, corporate office expenses, a specific entity’s accounting, and providing essential support to the accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to dive deep into analytical reviews, variance investigations, and month-end reconciliations, while contributing to the continuous improvement of accounting processes.
As an Accounting Manager, you will:

• Manage month-end general ledger close processes in accordance with US GAAP/IFRS
• Oversee financial reporting and tax compliance for a specific entity, including month-end activities and daily operations.
• Prepare crucial financial information to aid management in strategic decision-making.
• Manage foreign exchange revaluation processes.
• Contribute to a major systems implementation project.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks within financial processes, implementing robust controls.
• Collaborate with external auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audit procedures.
• Spearhead ad-hoc projects and cross-functional initiatives to enhance internal control and risk management.
• Develop and implement effective accounting policies and procedures across the business.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (CPA/CA/MBA preferred)
• 7+ years of relevant business experience (Retail industry a plus)
• Advanced Excel skills (PIVOTs, SUMIFs, VLOOKUPs, macros)
• Experience with SAP
• Strong strategic, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Familiarity with IFRS accounting principles and financial statements
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Tech-savviness, self-motivation, and resourcefulness

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $100.34 to $111.49 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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