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Senior Manager, Accounting
Who We Are:

Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2.

Since 2009, we've been on a mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. Named one of Fast Company’s Brands That Matter and winning a Best Carbon Footprint award, we have big goals like being Climate Positive by 2025 , Circular by 2030 , and pushing the whole industry forward along the way. Our work has gotten love in Drapers and Sourcing Journal , and TIME wrote about how great our CEO, Hali Borenstein, is. Basically, we're saving the Earth and looking damn good doing it.

We're a global brand with 50+ stores (and counting) around the world, and our own sustainable factory in LA . We innovate across categories like accessories , swimwear , and sleepwear , and we reach millions of people with campaigns like this , this and this .

None of this work is possible without the incredible people behind it. We're a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture, so we can innovate together and ensure everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong.

And starting right now, we want to do all that with you.

Work Location/ Schedule: Vernon, Los Angeles | Hybrid 4 Days In Office

The Role

We are looking for a strong and technically grounded Sr. Manager of Accounting to join Reformation's finance team at an exciting stage of our growth. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role built for someone who loves being close to the work, takes pride in getting the details right, and is ready to broaden their accounting footprint in a public company environment.

This role sits within a broader accounting leadership team and works closely alongside senior accounting leaders across GL, revenue, and general accounting. It is an ideal next step for a strong practitioner who is ready to grow their leadership presence and take on meaningful scope in a fast moving, high-growth environment. If you are a few years into your accounting career, have built real technical depth, and are looking for the role that accelerates your growth, this is it.

What You’ll Do:

General Ledger and Month-End Close

• Own or support the month-end close process across the general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analyses to ensure completeness and accuracy

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and management reports in accordance with US GAAP

• Reconcile and investigate outstanding balances, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies and variances

• Support the year-end close process and assist with the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review internal financial reports, management reporting packages, and supporting schedules in compliance with US GAAP

• Support the preparation of external financial reporting including quarterly and annual reporting documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all accounting inputs

• Assist in the preparation and review of flux analyses, variance explanations, and balance sheet narratives for senior leadership and external reporting purposes

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems and reporting outputs, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies before they escalate

• Collaborate with senior accounting leadership and FP&A on ad hoc financial reporting requests from the CFO and executive team

• Develop working familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and public company financial reporting standards as the business continues to scale

Controls, Process Improvement, and Audit

• Support the design and implementation of scalable processes and internal controls that strengthen the close and compliance environment

• Act as a key contact for external auditors facilitating GL and revenue related testing

• Stay current on changes in accounting standards and flag their impact on the business

Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Partnership

• Lead and develop a small team, building habits of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement

• Build strong working relationships with adjacent teams including FP&A, Customer Love, Tech, Wholesale, and Finance

• Support senior accounting leadership with financial results, reporting requests, and ad hoc analysis

What You’ll Need:

• 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience with a solid GL and revenue accounting foundation, including some people leadership experience

• CPA required or actively pursuing

• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes in a retail, apparel, e-commerce, or CPG environment

• Working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition in a multi-channel retail environment

• Hands on experience preparing and reviewing financial reports, management reporting packages, and supporting schedules for internal and external purposes

• Exposure to or experience within a public company reporting environment a strong plus; familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and public company financial reporting standards preferred

• Strong ERP experience required; NetSuite strongly preferred

• Strong Excel proficiency including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and advanced functions

• Clear communicator who can translate accounting detail into actionable insight for the teams around them

• Self-motivated and solutions-driven with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Who You Are

• You have strong integrity and hold yourself and your team to a high standard

• You are a practitioner at heart — you are not afraid to get into the details and you take pride in getting it right

• You are collaborative by nature and build trust easily across teams and functions

• You are ready to step into broader leadership and see this role as the next chapter in building your career

• You are energized by complexity and motivated by growth

Compensation:

At Reformation, we believe in transparency and equity when it comes to compensation. For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $130,000 - $160,000 + 10% bonus eligibility, depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal compensation equity.

This role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a range of factors, including company performance, department goals, and individual contributions. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are determined at the company’s discretion.

Please note that compensation decisions are made thoughtfully and may vary from the listed range to reflect individual circumstances and evolving business needs. Our total rewards package also includes benefits, perks, and opportunities for growth that contribute to overall compensation.

Benefits & Perks:

• Eligible employees get employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as commuter benefits to help support your travel to and from work.

• We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays for eligible employees.

• We offer retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds.

• We’re a mission-based company with offices in LA, NYC and London, as well as a global retail team, which means you’ll get to collaborate with people all around the world.

• We care about the causes our employees care about so we donate to community efforts on a yearly basis.

• We offer a clothing discount, culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off), you know, all the meaningful and fun stuff!

Reformation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the world we want to live in. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status—in accordance with applicable international, federal, state, and local laws.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re here to ensure you have what you need to show up as your best self.

Still don’t know if you should apply? We get it— studies show that many women and individuals from historically underrepresented communities hold back from applying unless they meet every single requirement. At Reformation, we’re all about growth, not gatekeeping. If you’re passionate about the role and excited about making fashion more sustainable, we’d love to hear from you. If this role doesn’t totally excite you, consider applying to our general application.

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Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main responsibilities

We are looking for a strong and technically grounded Sr. Manager of Accounting to join Reformation's finance team at an exciting stage of our growth. This is…
This role sits within a broader accounting leadership team and works closely alongside senior accounting leaders across GL, revenue, and general accounting. …
What You’ll Do:
General Ledger and Month-End Close
Own or support the month-end close process across the general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analyses to ensure complet…
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and management reports in accordance with US GAAP
Reconcile and investigate outstanding balances, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies and variances
Support the year-end close process and assist with the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
Prepare and review internal financial reports, management reporting packages, and supporting schedules in compliance with US GAAP
Support the preparation of external financial reporting including quarterly and annual reporting documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all acc…

Competencies an interviewer will look for

Teamwork and collaboration Core
In the posting: “Collaborate with senior accounting leadership and FP&A on ad hoc financial reporting requests from the CFO and executive team” · “Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Partnership” · “You are collaborative by nature and build trust easily across teams and functions”
Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
Leadership and mentoring Core
In the posting: “This role sits within a broader accounting leadership team and works closely alongside senior accounting leaders across GL, revenue, and general accounting.” · “It is an ideal next step for a strong practitioner who is ready to grow their leadership presence and take on meaningful scope in a fast moving, high-growth …” · “Assist in the preparation and review of flux analyses, variance explanations, and balance sheet narratives for senior leadership and external reporting purposes”
Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
Planning and organisation Core
In the posting: “Work Location/ Schedule: Vernon, Los Angeles | Hybrid 4 Days In Office” · “Support the year-end close process and assist with the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules” · “Prepare and review internal financial reports, management reporting packages, and supporting schedules in compliance with US GAAP”
Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
Data and analysis Core
In the posting: “Own or support the month-end close process across the general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analyses to ensure complet…” · “Prepare and review internal financial reports, management reporting packages, and supporting schedules in compliance with US GAAP” · “Support the preparation of external financial reporting including quarterly and annual reporting documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all acc…”
Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
Attention to detail and quality Core
In the posting: “Own or support the month-end close process across the general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analyses to ensure complet…” · “Prepare and review internal financial reports, management reporting packages, and supporting schedules in compliance with US GAAP” · “Support the preparation of external financial reporting including quarterly and annual reporting documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all acc…”
Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
Technical skill Core
In the posting: “Strong ERP experience required;” · “Strong Excel proficiency including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and advanced functions”
Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
Problem solving Core
In the posting: “Reconcile and investigate outstanding balances, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies and variances” · “Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems and reporting outputs, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies before they escalate”
Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
Communication Core
In the posting: “Support the preparation of external financial reporting including quarterly and annual reporting documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all acc…” · “Clear communicator who can translate accounting detail into actionable insight for the teams around them”
Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
Stakeholder management Core
In the posting: “This role sits within a broader accounting leadership team and works closely alongside senior accounting leaders across GL, revenue, and general accounting.” · “Collaborate with senior accounting leadership and FP&A on ad hoc financial reporting requests from the CFO and executive team”
Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
Ownership and accountability Supporting
In the posting: “Lead and develop a small team, building habits of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement”
Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
Customer focus Supporting
In the posting: “Build strong working relationships with adjacent teams including FP&A, Customer Love, Tech, Wholesale, and Finance”
Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.

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