Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $110,000 - $130,000 DOE
Accounting Manager
Hansung Beauty Group
We are seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven Accounting Manager to lead month-end closing, financial reporting, and internal controls for a fast-growing multi-brand distribution business. This role will oversee the integrity of financial statements, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and partner cross-functionally to support operational and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has strong GAAP knowledge, distribution/CPG experience, and hands-on experience managing complex retail accounting environments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
- Lead and manage full month-end and year-end closing process
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Ensure timely preparation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Maintain close calendar and improve closing efficiency
- Review revenue recognition and COGS accuracy
2. Retail & Distribution Accounting
- Oversee accounting for major retail accounts (Costco, Ulta, Target, etc.)
- Monitor chargebacks, deductions, and promotional allowances
- Review trade spend, co-op accruals, and TPD accounting
- Ensure accurate inventory valuation and reconciliation
- Analyze gross margin by channel and brand
3. Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare internal management reports and variance analysis
- Support external audits and tax filings
- Ensure GAAP compliance and strengthen internal controls
- Maintain documentation for revenue, inventory, and expense policies
4. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
- Monitor AR aging and deduction exposure
- Partner with operations on inventory planning and reserves
- Support forecasting and budget planning process
- Analyze working capital trends
5. Team & Process Improvement
- Supervise accounting staff (if applicable)
- Improve ERP workflows and reporting automation
- Implement best practices in financial controls
- Support system upgrades and process optimization
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- 2+ years in supervisory or managerial role preferred
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Experience in distribution, CPG, or retail accounting preferred
- Strong Excel skills (advanced functions required)
- ERP system experience required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred Experience
- Experience handling retailer deductions and chargebacks
- Experience with inventory-heavy business models
- Experience with multi-entity or international operations
- Audit experience (public accounting background a plus)
Benefits:
- 401(K)
- Group health insurance
- Paid time off
- Annual incentive bonus based on performance
- Employee discount
- This position may also be eligible for performance-based bonus compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Work Location: In person (Irvine, CA)