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Position: Accounting Manager
Location: Emeryville, California

About Wham-O
Wham-O is the producer of a variety of great consumer brands including Slip ’N Slides®, Hula Hoop™, Frisbee®, Morey Boogie®, BZ®, Churchill Fins®, Snow Boogie®, and Hacky Sack® (www.wham-o.com). We are looking for an experienced Manager to provide leadership and direction to our Accounting Department. If you are looking for a great place to contribute to a team of dedicated and creative colleagues, we would enjoy hearing from you. Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@wham-o.com.
No phone calls please.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the month-end close cycle including preparation of journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations and analysis
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and analysis and other ad-hoc reporting
• Assist senior management in budgeting and strategic planning
• Coordinate external financial audits
• Coordinate quarterly and annual tax preparations
• Develop internal controls and procedures
• Analyze standard costing and variances
• Maintain licensing contracts and reporting
• Manage Accounting staff including Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables
• Provide leadership and professional development to the Accounting Staff

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years Accounting experience, preferably in consumer goods and/or public accounting
• Current working knowledge and experience with accounting principles and standards
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent leadership and team building skills
• Understand business strategy and direction and apply it to Accounting & Finance operations
• Collaborate effectively with external agencies and other business functions
• Self motivated, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and results orientated
• Work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly proficient MS Excel and computer skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and CPA preferred

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