Exploding Kittens is a leading game and entertainment company with a mission to inspire people to connect, laugh, and play fun games in the physical world. After initially seeking to raise $10K through Kickstarter, the Exploding Kittens campaign raised $8.7M in 30 days from 219,000 backers. To date, Exploding Kittens is the #1 most-backed project in Kickstarter history and has sold over 18 million games. Started by former Xbox game designer Elan Lee and The Oatmeal’s founder Matthew Inman, Exploding Kittens and its family of games seek to reshape traditional game night into an entertaining person-to-person experience. Today, there are nearly 30 games available for purchase as well as an Exploding Kittens mobile app that is one of the top 30 premium games on both iOS, Android, and the Nintendo Switch console, as well as a free-to-play app, Kitty Letter.

Exploding Kittens is seeking to hire a driven, open-minded, and technically strong Director of Accounting who is passionate about accounting operations and driving process improvements. This role requires excellent technical accounting skills, strong knowledge of accounting principles including GAAP, organization, and ability to manage and work with various cross-functional teams. In this role you will lead the Accounting department in key operational processes and systems including billing, procurement, revenue, operating expenses, monthly close, and financial. This role reports to the SVP of Finance and Operations.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

• Oversee the general accounting function, which includes, cash management and reconciliation, financial reporting, balance sheet management (including inventory related items), royalty and commission management
• Manage the accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) transactional functions: customer invoicing, credit memos, deductions, chargebacks, cash receipt applications, vendor invoicing, cash disbursements, accounts receivable aging, accounts payable aging, etc.
• Lead, coach, mentor and train the team; take an active interest in their career and development and find ways to continue their growth and development
• Liaise with FP&A and business partners to generate, record, reconcile, and maintain accrual balances and monthly budget versus actual analyses
• Collaborate across departments to improve controls that impact financial reporting including refining processes, policies, procedures, documentation, and information systems

• 7 years of relevant accounting experience
• Equivalent Company experience or BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; CPA is a plus
• Experience leading accounting operations, monthly accounting close, and preparation of financial reports
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting is critical
• Demonstrated ability to form, lead and develop high-performing teams
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions
• Based in Los Angeles, CA but can also hire for: AZ, IL, MI, MO, NY, PA, TX, and WA.

• 100% Company paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Flexible spending account options (medical, dependent care, transit)
• 401k with company matching
• Flexible paid vacation
• Monthly wellness benefit complementary wellness subscriptions
• Salary Range: 120-160K

Please apply directly at jobs.lever.co/explodingkittens. Make sure to include a PDF of your current resume along with a cover letter.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer we are committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees regardless of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race (including protected hairstyles such as dreadlocks, braids and twists), religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression and/or the fact that an individual is transgender, transitioning or transitioned), color, ancestry, national origin, possession of a driver’s license, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/trait/condition, marital or familial status, family care or medical leave status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, membership in military reserves, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local, state and federal “ban the box” and “fair chance” laws.