Accounting Manager

CoCreativ is a family of integrated creative production companies including a SAAS business

Globaledit, Smashbox Studios, and Industrial Color. Industrial Color partners with top brands,

agencies, and creative professionals providing a full range of essential production services. For

over 30 years, we've led the industry through a culture of innovation, bringing state-of-the-art

digital production and post-production solutions to our clients.

The Accounting Manager is a key position within the finance department responsible for

overseeing the financial activities and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.

The Accounting Manager manages and oversees all accounting functions, including financial

reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities. The

position requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of

accounting principles and practices. The position is based in our Tribeca, NY office and reports

to the Controller/FP&A Director. We are currently operating a hybrid model with 3 days a week

onsite in our office and the balance of time available for remote work. This is subject to change at any time.

Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff (3-5 individuals), providing guidance and

support as needed.

• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

• Conduct performance evaluations and identify opportunities for professional

development.

2. Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated and segmented financial

statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Analyze financial data and provide insights to senior management for decision-

making purposes.

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information to internal and

external stakeholders.

3. Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts.

• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.

• Identify areas for cost reduction or revenue enhancement.

4. Accounts Payable and Receivable:

• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

• Review and approve vendor invoices and customer invoices.

• Ensure timely payment collections and adherence to credit policies.

• Assist with AP/AR as needed.

5. General Ledger Management:

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.

• Record intercompany transactions, and perform allocations, and reconciliation.

• Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures.

• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Utilize external software to maintain and improve financial data flow into the

general ledger.

• Assist in efforts to implement additional software and improve flow.

6. Compliance and Audit:

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and

company policies.

• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external audits.

• Implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.

Skills & Competencies

1. Leadership: Strong leadership and people management skills. This includes experience

managing a team of 3-5 individuals working across different process areas. A candidate

must have the ability to oversee and provide guidance to team members working on

different projects while also remaining efficient in their own work.

2. Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends,

and provide strategic recommendations for decision-making. This includes proactive

problem-solving abilities and critical thinking to resolve complex accounting issues. This

also includes the ability to concisely communicate results to different audiences

depending on their financial acumen (ie. Business units vs accounting professionals vs

senior management, etc.).

3. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in reviewing financial records,

reconciliations, and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory

requirements and internal policies.

4. Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability to navigate changes in accounting standards,

regulations, and business environments. Proactive approach to learning and staying

updated on emerging trends and best practices in accounting and finance.

Requirements

• Excellent people management and demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task and excel in a fast-paced, growing, small company environment
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
• Understanding of service and support toward internal and external clients
• Eagerness to learn and strong work ethic
• Strong accounting reconciliation skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Business Management

Desirable

• Experience working in a multi-subsidiary company. CoCreativ operates with 5+
• subsidiaries that consolidate reporting monthly.
• Demonstrated experience in leading all facets of accounting activities
• CPA or working towards acquiring a CPA
• Experience working in the creative, advertising and/or media industry a plus

Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this role is $90,000 - $125,000 annually. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience, and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

We offer a competitive benefits package including major medical, dental and vision insurance, FSA, HSA, long term disability and employee discounts. Our teams are working a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite in our beautiful Tribeca headquarters.

Industrial Color is a division of CoCreativ, a family of integrated creative production companies that includes Globaledit, and Smashbox Studios. We partner with top brands, agencies, and creative professionals providing a full range of essential production services. For over 30 years, we've led the industry through a culture of innovation, bringing state-of-the-art production, post-production and creative technology solutions to our clients.

Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Our clients include: Amazon, Apple, Christie’s, Disney, L'Oreal, LVMH, Mercedes, Michael Kors, Nike, Puma, Rivian, Tiffany & Co, Tumi, Rivian, Warner Brothers Discovery....