The Role
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for rhode, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and consolidation. Manage accounting operations across payables, receivables, and expenses; support US GAAP compliance, SOX readiness, audits, and internal controls. Partner cross-functionally on budget-to-actual reviews, improve and automate processes, and mentor accounting staff while serving as a bridge to e.l.f. Beauty’s corporate accounting team.
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About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face.
Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode.
In our Fiscal year 26, we had net sales of $1.6 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 7 consecutive years of net sales growth. This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands.
Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
We're looking for an Accounting Senior Manager to play a critical leadership role within our accounting team. This is a hands-on, high-impact position for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and wants to help shape the financial backbone of a rapidly expanding beauty brand. You'll own core accounting operations, lead the monthly close, and serve as a key bridge between rhode's finance team and e.l.f. Beauty's corporate accounting function — ensuring compliance, accuracy, and scalability as we grow.
What You'll Do
Month-End & Financial Close
• Lead and own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accurate, timely,
and compliant financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and flux analyses.
• Consolidate and review financial results for leadership and corporate (e.l.f. Beauty) reporting.
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and
expense management.
• Partner with the Assistant Controller to maintain and strengthen internal controls, SOX readiness,
and audit compliance.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, operations, and product development, to
support their financial needs and review budget v. actuals monthly.
• Lead and own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accurate, timely,
and compliant financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and flux analyses.
• Consolidate and review financial results for leadership and corporate (e.l.f. Beauty) reporting.
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and
expense management.
• Partner with the Assistant Controller to maintain and strengthen internal controls, SOX readiness,
and audit compliance.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, operations, and product development, to
support their financial needs and review budget v. actuals monthly.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and best practices to scale the
accounting function.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, providing guidance, review, and growth opportunities
accounting function.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, providing guidance, review, and growth opportunities
What You'll Bring
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including roles in public accounting and/or corporate
accounting at a high-growth consumer brand.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience leading a month-end close and preparing financial statements.
• Proficiency with modern ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Prior experience with multi-channel consumer/retail businesses (DTC, wholesale, and/or Sephora-
style retail) is a strong plus
• Hands-on and detail-oriented, with the ability to see both the big picture and the granular details.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes.
• Strong communicator who can partner effectively across functions and with corporate parent-
company stakeholders.
• Self-starter who takes ownership and drives initiatives from start to finish.
accounting at a high-growth consumer brand.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience leading a month-end close and preparing financial statements.
• Proficiency with modern ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Prior experience with multi-channel consumer/retail businesses (DTC, wholesale, and/or Sephora-
style retail) is a strong plus
• Hands-on and detail-oriented, with the ability to see both the big picture and the granular details.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes.
• Strong communicator who can partner effectively across functions and with corporate parent-
company stakeholders.
• Self-starter who takes ownership and drives initiatives from start to finish.
Other Details for Consideration
• Position reporting to: Assistant Controller
• Location of position: Los Angeles, CA
• Hybrid model: 3+ days a week in the office
• Salary range budgeted: $110K-$140K
• Location of position: Los Angeles, CA
• Hybrid model: 3+ days a week in the office
• Salary range budgeted: $110K-$140K
The base salary range for this role is listed above.
Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.
Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting at a high-growth consumer brand
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA certification
- Experience leading month-end close processes
- Experience preparing financial statements
- Proficiency with modern ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with multi-channel consumer or retail businesses
- Strong communication and cross-functional partnering skills
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The Company
What We Do
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Celebrating the beauty of every eye, lip and face is fundamental to our DNA. It’s in our name and inspires us as a company. We are committed to creating a culture internally – and in the world around us – where all individuals are encouraged to express their truest selves, are empowered to succeed and where we do the right thing for people, the planet and animals. Our deep commitment to inclusive, accessible, cruelty-free beauty has fueled the success of the e.l.f. Cosmetics brand online and at retail since 2004. With the 2020 acquisition of the pioneering clean-beauty brand W3LL People, and the new lifestyle beauty brand Keys Soulcare created with Alicia Keys, we continue to strategically expand our portfolio with brands that support our purpose and values. Our brands are widely available online, and at leading beauty, mass-market, and natural specialty retailers.
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