Job Description

The Management Accounting Associate Lead will lead our financial planning, analysis, and management reporting function. The core focus of this role is to develop and maintain accurate product costing for our imported goods and provide executive-level financial insights to drive profitable growth in our retail operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Costing & Margin Analysis (Primary Focus)

• Develop and implement a robust product costing methodology for all imported inventory, accurately capturing all elements of the Landed Cost (including purchase price, freight, duties, tariffs, insurance, and handling fees).
• Analyze and monitor all components of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), driving continuous improvement in cost efficiency and supply chain spend.
• Conduct deep-dive Gross Margin analysis by product line, channel (retailer vs. direct-to-consumer), and region to identify opportunities for pricing optimization and cost reduction.
• Partner with the Sourcing and Logistics teams to model the financial impact of different supply chain strategies (e.g., changes in suppliers, shipping modes, or minimum order quantities).

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead and manage the entire budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycle for the organization.
• Prepare and present accurate, timely management reports and financial analysis packages to the Executive Team
• Conduct detailed variance analysis comparing actual financial results against historical results and forecasts, clearly explaining key drivers and business implications.
• Build and maintain scalable financial models to evaluate new business initiatives, capital investments, and market expansion opportunities.

1. Systems, Process & Leadership

• Serve as the finance lead for optimizing the integration between our ERP/Accounting systems and inventory management to ensure data integrity for costing.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting and finance professionals.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field
• CPA/CMA or equivalent qualification is highly preferred
• With at least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, ideally with a managerial FP&A or Management Accounting role with a primary focus on costing.
• Direct experience in a retail, distribution, or importing company is highly preferred. Must have hands-on experience with international supply chain costing (Landed Cost)
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets and financial modeling
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar) and business intelligence/data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance leaders