Manager, Accounting

About Leap:

Leap is building the world's largest network of branded retail stores – powered by data, systems and scale. The Leap Platform enables brands to deploy stores that work in concert with ecommerce more rapidly and at significantly reduced cost and risk. Leap brings modern brands to life with compelling, immersive customer experience and data driven operations. Our team is excited by the opportunity to power the next generation of leading consumer brands with a vibrant presence in local communities throughout the country. We're one of the fastest growing companies in the retail/ecommerce space - since launch we've powered stores for dozens of brands, and we're adding more brands and stores each week.

Come take this leap with us. Your ideas, thinking, and voice are wanted.

About the role:

We’re in search of a Manager of Accounting who will report to our Controller and work closely with key stakeholders to build teams, processes, systems, and capabilities that scale with and support our rapidly growing business.

This role would be suited for an accounting professional with strong business acumen, solid management and leadership skills, and operating + systems development experience, who thrives when working on novel challenges and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic, high growth environment.

Role Location:

This role is based in NYC with the expectation to be in office 2-3 days a week.

Key responsibilities:  

Team Management Leadership

Build, lead and manage the Accounting functions including AP and AR

Foster strong internal relationships with cross-functional teams

Communicates the strategy to the Accounting team

Creates a positive team environment 

Build an accounting department as the company grows, including growing the team, creating new processes efficiencies

Accounting Expertise

Provide strategic insight and analysis on business, budgeting, and projections.

Directly oversee all aspects of the accounting functions of the organization including brand billing, month-end close, year-end audit, financial statement preparation, cash flow analysis, ERP (NetSuite) maintenance, and internal processes owned by the accounting department

Evaluate, streamline and recommend improvements to financial systems, processes, and controls to drive operational efficiency 

Lease Accounting

Oversee the accounting for leases in accordance with ASC 842, ensuring accurate classification, recognition, and disclosure of lease transactions.

Maintain the lease accounting process, including recording lease entries, tracking changes, and reconciling lease-related accounts.

Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate new lease agreements and amendments, ensuring alignment with accounting standards.

Review and provide analysis of lease-related financial impacts, such as operating versus finance lease decisions and their effects on EBITDA and cash flow reporting.

Company, Investor, Board Industry Reporting

Issue timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP

Provide senior-level oversight to the external audit process for the financial audit as well as bank audits and covenant reporting

Ensure proper internal controls are in place to support timely and accurate financial reporting while safeguarding corporate assets and ensuring company policies are followed

Compliance

Ensure compliance with deadlines, tax payments, and financial regulations

Manage Insurance company relationships and ensure compliance

Manage all business administration and corp company registration filings to state and federal regulation

Handle all tax planning and compliance with required federal, state, local, payroll, property, and other taxes

Investigate and resolve account discrepancies with efficiency and accuracy

Outcomes Measures of Success:

Timely and accurate financial reporting, supported by insightful analysis and recommendations.

Successful implementation of accounting workflows, systems, and team development initiatives.

Strong collaboration and partnership with cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives.

Team engagement and trust

What you bring

Netsuite experience

CPA preferred

5+ years of accounting experience (with experience in lease accounting)

3+ years experience leading Accounting teams

Strong preference for candidates with accounting backgrounds in retail, high-growth startups, and “build-the-department” job roles

Willingness to be both player and coach in a startup environment where everyone executes

Proficiency in GAAP accounting and financial statement preparation, including month-end and year-end close process

Track record of driving transformation and efficiencies in controls and accounting systems

Strong analytical and technical accounting skills

Salary Range Transparency

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $115,000-$130,000. All corporate roles are eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

What We Offer

Leap offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes:

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) 

Hybrid work culture (NYC and Chicago office locations)

Flexible time off (paid company holidays, unlimited paid time off, sick leave, parental leave) 

Access to company perks (commuter benefits, 401K, paid sabbatical, employee discounts at Leap stores, employee referral bonus, telecom reimbursement) 

Employee Assistance Program

Leap EEO statement

However you identify, whatever your path to get here; Leap celebrates diversity and is committed to maintaining a safe, rewarding and inclusive environment where Leapers thrive individually and as a team. In order to achieve our mission, building the world's largest network of branded retail stores – powered by data, systems and scale; we need to work hard to foster a diverse community to support the brands and customers we serve. These aren't just words, this is who we are. We know that our differences are what make our organization special and are paramount to our culture. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender identity are valued.

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