Jean Dousset is a direct-to-consumer fine jewelry brand that specializes in curating and designing custom, traditionally handcrafted engagement rings and extraordinary jewelry. We are redefining the world of luxury jewelry and the way consumers shop online for engagement rings and jewelry, with a progressive vision of the customer experience. We are small today, but growing quickly with ambitions to become a multi-hundred million dollar brand over the next 5 years. We continue to grow the team and invest in the ecommerce platform, building brand awareness and equity and creating an unmatched customer experience. Our goal is to become one of the leading affordable luxury brands in the fine jewelry space with a unique and differentiated assortment of the finest designer jewelry.
We embrace a culture of adaptability and action. Our team is nimble, innovative and resourceful with a focus on impacting the business and creating an amazing customer experience. We value hard-work, flexibility and curiosity and collaborate across the organization to solve problems. We have a strong bias towards action with an emphasis on fact-based decision making. In addition, we emphasize celebrating our achievements and having fun together as a team.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a curious, creative, analytical and detail oriented Finance and Accounting Manager to lead our finance and accounting department. You will report directly to the CEO and work alongside the executive team to develop financial reporting, manage the day-to-day accounting, prepare monthly financials and coordinate any tax filings.
Key Capabilities
Finance and Accounting Acumen: Detailed understanding of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow generation and accounting standards to support the business
Analytics: Conduct clear, fact-based and data driven analysis to inform key decisions
Prioritization: Define plans and activities that prioritize key initiatives to support the business day-to-day and deliver value for the business
Communication: Develop presentations and other documents that clearly and concisely communicate key ideas, insights and actions
Relationships: Develop strong relationships with cross-functional business partners across the company to inform and support the development of financials and plans
Leadership: Exhibit leadership and influencing skills including the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders, deliver results, manage ambiguity and influence others
Responsibilities
Prepare budgets and forecasts, variance analyses, long-term planning
Prepare accurate and streamlined month-end reporting packages, financial reports, presentations, and other management needs for internal and external needs
Oversee GL, Fixed Assets, A/P, A/R, Payroll, Inventory, COGS and record JEs
Prepare reconciliation of the balance sheet accounts
Monitor budget on a periodic basis to track performance
Serve as Finance liaison to departments by working closely with them in understanding their business, supporting their initiatives, and general financial inquiries
Monitor daily banking activities and prepare cash forecast. Record daily incoming cash from Shopify store.
Review and code credit card transactions and vendor invoices for AP consultant
Monthly reconciliation of multi state sales tax against the GL/Shopify, leveraging sales tax automation (TaxJar)
Prepare various indirect taxes, reporting, and business licenses renewals
Manage company employee credit card program and expense processing in Ramp
Work closely with the external tax accounting firm for annual tax filing
Partner with team leaders to ensure accuracy for sales, spend, and all other KPIs
Enforce company accounting and spending policies
This role would ideally be in the Pacific time zone, with occasional travel to Los Angeles for
team meetings.
Qualifications
BS in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with a Finance or Accounting emphasis
3+ years accounting experience
Possesses skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), proficiency in Microsoft office suite and Google office suite
Ability to understand US GAAP, working knowledge of general ledger operations & experience in financial analysis
Ability to be detail oriented and accurate, as this position requires a high degree of accuracy
Ability to problem-solving skills to be able to resolve and propose solutions to general process impediments.
Possesses skills in identifying and capturing key data and processes
Able to multi-task, work in a fast-paced-dynamic environment, detail oriented, and committed to meeting time sensitive deadlines
Experience with Quickbooks Online required
Familiarity with Tableau, Ramp, Bill.com, TaxJar, Shopify, Affirm, and Dropbox
Benefits
Medical insurance, including vision and dental
Company-paid disability and group life
401k Plan
15 days paid vacation, paid holidays and sick leave
Employee training/educational opportunities
Employment type
Full-time
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