Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager
VIOLET ST HOLDINGS, LLC
Overview
VIOLET ST HOLDINGS, LLC is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our growing team. This role will own key areas of the close process, inventory and cost accounting, and financial reporting across our consumer goods business.
VIOLET ST is an independent footwear and apparel company founded by Luke Wood and Charles Mangan. The brand partners with creatives and brands across design, music, culture, and sports – enabling them to build and own their own lines at scale.
The ideal candidate brings strong experience in DTC, retail, and wholesale (B2B) environments and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving organization. Experience in fashion/apparel or similar product-driven industries is a strong plus.
This role reports to the Controller and partners cross-functionally with operations, sales, and supply chain to drive accurate financials, improve processes, and support scalable growth.

Responsibilities
Lead and manage the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
Oversee inventory and cost accounting, including standard costing, landed cost allocation, and COGS accuracy
Monitor inventory balances, reserves (excess/obsolete), and gross margin trends
Partner with operations, sourcing, and logistics to ensure accurate product costing and margin analysis
Manage revenue accounting across DTC (eCommerce), retail, and wholesale channels ensuring GAAP compliance
Oversee accounts receivable and collections for wholesale and distributor accounts, including monitoring aging, resolving discrepancies, and driving timely cash collections
Reconcile key accounts including inventory, COGS, revenue, AR adjustments, and accruals
Support sales tax compliance and filings across multiple channels
Act as finance lead for inventory counts and cycle counts, including variance investigation
Establish and maintain internal controls over inventory, revenue, and close processes
Support audit requests and ensure proper documentation and compliance
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within a partially manual environment
Assist with system enhancements and ERP optimization (NetSuite or similar)
Provide ad hoc analysis to support business decisions and leadership reporting

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA preferred
5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with exposure to inventory and cost accounting
Experience in consumer goods, retail, or CPG environment required
Strong understanding of DTC, wholesale (B2B), and retail accounting flows
Experience with Shopify, Amazon, or other eCommerce platforms a plus
ERP experience required (NetSuite preferred)
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
Solid understanding of US GAAP, especially revenue recognition and inventory valuation
Experience managing multiple entities and intercompany transactions is a plus
Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into business insights
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities

What We’re Looking For
Hands-on operator who can own the numbers end-to-end
Strong business partner who can connect finance with product, sales, and operations
Process-driven mindset with a focus on scalability and automation
Comfortable working in growing, less structured environments
Clear communicator with ability to present insights to leadership

Nice to Have
Experience in fashion/apparel or product-driven brands
Background in inventory-heavy or SKU-complex environments
Experience with process transformation or system implementations

Why Join Us
High-growth environment with opportunity to build and improve processes
Direct exposure to leadership and cross-functional teams
Ability to make a real impact on financial operations and scalability