Description

Position Summary 

The Manager/Director of Accounting and Finance is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting, financial reporting, cash-flow management, human resources, payroll, insurance, and regulatory compliance functions. This position manages the complete financial lifecycle for Brand Central, its affiliated companies, and designated client accounts, ensuring that all transactions, payments, contracts, and financial records are accurate, timely, and properly documented. 

The role works closely with company leadership, clients, employees, outside CPAs, insurance providers, and professional partners to maintain strong financial controls, support strategic planning, ensure compliance, and improve the company’s overall financial performance. 

Why This Role 

This is a highly visible position with broad ownership across finance, operations, compliance, and people administration. You will work directly with company leadership, influence business decisions, improve internal systems, and help support the financial health and growth of Brand Central. The role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys variety, values accuracy and confidentiality, and wants to be a trusted business partner rather than working in a narrow back-office finance role.  

Why Join Us

We are seeking a collaborative team player who will thrive in our close-knit, supportive, and family-oriented culture. This Los Angeles-based position follows a hybrid schedule, with four days per week in the office and one remote day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, a pension plan, and additional employee benefits.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities 

Accounting and Financial Management 

Perform daily bank reconciliations for all company, affiliated-entity, client, and designated executive accounts. 
Reconcile client accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies. 
Manage and reconcile all business and designated personal credit-card accounts. 
Oversee all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. 
Prepare and issue invoices for Brand Central services, consulting fees, and other amounts due. 
Receive, record, and properly apply customer and client payments. 
Maintain accurate accounting records in QuickBooks and other financial systems. 
Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for company leadership. 
Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability. 
Coordinate year-end financial planning, including the timing and prepayment of eligible expenses. 
Open and maintain bank accounts for clients and affiliated entities as required. 
Prepare customized financial summaries and reports for clients and management. 
Review and process employee expense reports. 

Budgeting, Forecasting and Cash-Flow Management 

Prepare annual budgets and update financial forecasts quarterly. 
Develop business reports, cash-flow projections, financial forecasts, and financial statements to evaluate the company’s financial position. 
Compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts and explain significant variances. 
Use financial forecasts to monitor cash requirements and identify excess cash available for investment. 
Manage approved transfers into money-market and other investment accounts as funds become available. 
Provide leadership with financial analysis and reporting to support strategic and operational decisions. 
Prepare financial reports and presentations for the company’s owners and senior leadership. 

Payroll and Human Resources 

Manage payroll processing and employee incentive plans. 
Administer employee onboarding, new-hire documentation, terminations, PTO tracking, and personnel recordkeeping. 
Coordinate required employee training, including sexual-harassment prevention training. 
Support the annual employee performance-review and bonus process. 
Maintain organized and confidential employment records. 
Register the business and complete required filings in states where employees work. 
Ensure payroll and employment records comply with applicable state and federal requirements. 

Tax and Regulatory Compliance 

Work closely with the company’s CPA to finalize financial reports and calculate and pay quarterly estimated taxes. 
Gather, organize, and prepare year-end accounting records and supporting documentation for the CPA. 
Prepare and distribute annual Forms 1099 to qualifying vendors and service providers. 
Coordinate the payment of business, property, and other required taxes. 
Prepare and file Statements of Information for all applicable business entities. 
Maintain required state registrations and compliance filings for the company and its affiliated entities. 
Support tax filings, financial audits, and other regulatory requests. 

Insurance and Risk Management 

Coordinate annual business-insurance renewals. 
Manage the annual workers’ compensation audit. 
Maintain Certificates of Insurance and monitor insurance-compliance requirements. 
Work with brokers, insurance carriers, payroll providers, and management to ensure appropriate coverage and accurate reporting. 

Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred. 
Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management. Knowledge of exchange rates and tax withholding a plus 
Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and financial-management systems. 
Familiarity with payroll, human resources administration, business insurance, tax preparation, and multistate compliance. 
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. 
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate and confidential records. 
Ability to manage multiple entities, bank accounts, clients, deadlines, and reporting requirements simultaneously. 
Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership, employees, clients, CPAs, and outside service providers. 

Key Competencies 

Financial leadership and accountability 
Budgeting and financial forecasting 
People skills to collect royalties from licensees 
Royalty administration 
Tax and exchange rates knowledge 
Cash-flow planning 
Process improvement and cost management 
Accuracy and attention to detail 
Confidentiality and professional judgment 
Organization and deadline management 
Cross-functional communication 
Strategic and analytical thinking