Accounting Manager

About Gorilla CommerceAt Gorilla Commerce, we’re committed to bringing you durable, high-quality products at reasonable prices that make everyday life easier.  Our vision is to continually innovate and improve our products based on customer need and industry trends. We are the owners and developers of multiple brands including our flagship brand, Gorilla Grip.Based in Norwalk, CT, Gorilla Commerce is a Top 10 Branded Amazon US seller with rapid growth plans.  Our beach community is only an hour from NYC and a little over two from Boston. We’re a fast-paced environment with a relentless focus on the customer.  We are a dynamic group of dog lovers who operate at the intersection of creativity and analytics to create and provide obsession worthy products that consumers are demanding …and we offer free unlimited snacks in the office! The RoleGorilla Commerce is looking for an experienced, hands-on Accounting Manager to help drive the company’s financial operations during a time of exciting growth and transformation. You will manage the month-end close process from start to finish, support external audit preparation, oversee offshore accounting support, and play a key role in improving and scaling accounting operations.We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment, is highly detail-oriented, and passionate about building and refining processes. If you are excited to make a tangible impact on a dynamic business, this is a great opportunity.What You’ll DoManage full month-end close process, including booking and reviewing journal entries, completing and reviewing account reconciliations, and preparing management reporting packages.Coordinate and prepare for external audits, acting as the key point of contact for auditors throughout the process.Oversee offshore accounting support and collaborate closely with internal finance staff.Review and prepare reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts including inventory, revenue, cash, credit cards, prepaids, accrued expenses, fixed assets, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.Oversee and continually improve inventory reconciliation processes in NetSuite; experience with average cost methodology will be critical.Build a strong working knowledge of the company’s operations and be able to accurately explain month-end results and variances to FP&A and leadership.Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and strengthen internal controls, including updating and documenting accounting policies and procedures.Analyze financial data and provide reporting and insights to management, board members, and external parties such as lenders or key vendors.Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Supply Chain, Marketing, and New Product Development to ensure financial accuracy and alignment.Perform various ad hoc reporting and projects to assist leadership decision-making.Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Accounting (required)4 years accounting experience; public accounting background a plusCPA preferred but not requiredStrong inventory accounting skills required; experience with average cost methodology strongly preferredNetSuite ERP experience strongly preferred, particularly with inventory management, costing, and reconciliation processesStrong understanding of U.S. GAAPExceptional Excel skills and ability to work with large datasetsHighly organized and comfortable managing a fast-paced, high-volume close processAbility to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlinesStrong desire and willingness to improve and build scalable processesExcellent communication and collaboration skillsAdaptable, curious, and eager to learn in an ever-changing environmentBonus Skills (Preferred but not required)Experience working in a private equity-backed environmentPrior exposure to Amazon/Walmart retail or e-commerce environmentsFamiliarity with freight, landed cost, and tariff accountingThis position is based in Norwalk, CT and is 3 days in office, 2 days remote. Powered by JazzHRtlonvBCWYX