Director of Accounting

The Honest Company • Minneapolis, MN

5d • $185,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Honest Company is seeking a Director of Accounting to join our Finance & Accounting organization. This is a key leadership role responsible for the integrity of the general ledger, the financial close, and the application of US GAAP in a public company environment. The ideal candidate is a technically strong, operationally minded accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth company and brings a SOX-first mindset to everything they do. This role leads a team of accounting professionals and partners closely with Operations Accounting, External Reporting & Internal Controls, and Commercial Finance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance
• CPA required; active license preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant time in a public company
• SOX 404(b) compliance experience required; familiarity with PCAOB auditing standards and working with external auditors in an integrated audit environment
• Experience building and managing high-performing teams; experience managing managers preferred
• Demonstrated inventory and COGS accounting experience, including standard costing, cost variance analysis, and inventory reserve methodology
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, general accounting processes and internal controls, including hands-on experience researching and implementing new accounting standards and drafting technical accounting memos
• Proficiency with top-tier ERP and related reporting applications
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to operate with urgency and discipline in a fast-paced, evolving public company environment

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree in Accounting/Finance
• Experience in a consumer goods, CPG, or retail company
• Experience with a Big 4 audit of a public company consumer brand

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the close process including revenue recognition, cost of sales (including inventory and COGS accounting), and all general ledger activity
• Oversee inventory and COGS accounting, including standard costing, purchase price variance, and inventory reserve analysis
• Manage the quarterly review and year-end audit; ensure PBC schedules are accurate and delivered to external auditor on time
• Review all key balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely completion
• Generate analytical reviews to validate asset and liability account trends with particular focus on inventory, accruals, and revenue-related accounts
• Prepare schedules and provide input on public filings including 10-Qs and annual 10-K; review footnote disclosures related to revenue, inventory, and other GL-owned areas for accuracy and completeness
• Manage the direct work of the general ledger accounting team; provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and career development
• Lead effort to identify and create efficiencies in general accounting functions including close process automation, journal entry rationalization, and system optimization within the ERP
• Serve as the primary technical accounting resource for the GL team: research and interpret new and proposed accounting standards, prepare technical accounting memos, and lead the implementation of new standards across the organization
• Assist in overseeing all cash operations including investment, credit facility and payment approvals
• Work closely with Senior Director of External Reporting and Internal Controls to document key controls in the SOX control framework
• Partner closely with the Commercial Finance team on financial analytics, business insights, and cross-functional projects; provide GL perspective on ad hoc initiatives
• Support the VP, Controller on treasury-related matters including cash operations, compliance, and investment reporting, as needed
• Create and/or prepare ad hoc reports for Controller and CFO
• Maintain a high-performing team culture consistent with the Company's values; proactively assess resource needs against close workload and growth initiatives

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness 🏥: We’ve got you covered with top-tier health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family feeling great.
• 401k with Company Match 💰: Your future matters to us. We match your 401k contributions to help you secure a strong financial future.
• Wellness & Fitness 💪: Stay healthy with a monthly fitness reimbursement and, for those in our Playa Vista office, an onsite gym to keep you active and energized.
• Work-Life Balance ⚖️: We value your time. We provide a generous and flexible vacation policy to relax, recharge, and spend time on what matters most.
• Family-Friendly Leave 👶: Growing your family? We offer generous maternity and paternity leave to support you during this exciting journey.
• Ownership & Equity 💼: Ownership isn’t just a mindset here—it’s real. Every full time employee is granted equity, giving you a direct stake in our future. When we win, you win.
• Education Reimbursement 🎓: We’re committed to your growth—whether it’s for professional development or a new passion, we offer education reimbursement to help you learn and level up.
• Pet Insurance 🐾: We love your furry family members too! Our pet insurance ensures your pets are taken care of, because they’re part of the family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director