Imagine working for a company with a mission you can truly believe in, a playful and energetic culture, a talented team of coworkers, and a bright future! Melissa & Doug, the toy company committed to igniting imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover their passions and purpose, is looking for an Accounting Manager. In this role, you’ll be an essential part of creating thoughtfully designed toys that encourage children to see the extraordinary in the ordinary, the possible in the impossible.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Accounting Manager will play a significant role in evolving the Melissa & Doug finance organization. This person will serve as a key partner to FP&A, HR, and other functions and will be responsible for building brand new accounting processes and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the company’s General Accounting and Accounts Payable functions
Lead the monthly closing process, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and detailed variance analysis.
Identify inefficiency in the close process and implement necessary changes such as workflow and technical improvements
Responsible for leading a team including motivating, coaching, training, and mentoring team members
Assist FP&A in monthly reporting to ensure the proper reporting of transactions within entities, accounts, and departments
Provide technical accounting support including establishing policies, drafting technical accounting memos, and implementing new accounting pronouncements
Support the annual financial statement audit and ensure appropriate controls over accounting and financial reporting
Partner with various functions and business owners to drive key system implementation initiatives and improvements
Partner with the Spin Master Accounting team and broader Finance function to integrate processes

Qualifications:

7-10 years of relevant experience; ideally includes experience within a public company
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required, CPA preferred
Experience with complex ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion or SAP
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and SEC reporting requirements
Experience creating, implementing, managing, and monitoring effective internal controls
Passionate about leading change and solving problems
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated with desire for continuous improvement
We expect all associates to model teamwork and collaboration, organizational awareness, be results-focused, and to have a growth mindset.

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