Technical Accounting & Policy and Financial Reporting Manager, Vita Coco

$140-170k

Senior and Expert level
New York

2-3 days a week in office (Manhattan, NY)

Vita Coco

Coconut-based beverages

Job no longer available

Vita Coco

Coconut-based beverages

501-1000 employees

B2CRetailPersonal healthFoodConsumer GoodseCommerce

Job no longer available

$140-170k

Senior and Expert level
New York

2-3 days a week in office (Manhattan, NY)

501-1000 employees

B2CRetailPersonal healthFoodConsumer GoodseCommerce

Company mission

To reimagine what is possible when brands deliver great-tasting, natural, and nutritious products that are better for you and better for the world.

Role

Who you are

  • Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Years of experience: 7+ years of accounting experience
  • CPA, MBA, or other relevant professional designation required
  • Management experience required in a public company
  • Prior experience in a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred
  • Ability to manage documentation, with great attention to detail
  • Experience working with Wdesk, SAP and TM1 is preferred
  • Proactive self-starter who has an ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet tight deadlines
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • Problem-solving, analysis, and research skills to resolve outstanding issues
  • Strong leadership skills

What the job involves

  • Vita Coco is hiring a Technical Accounting & Policy and Financial Reporting manager to report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer
  • The Technical Accounting & Policy and Financial Reporting manager will provide leadership over the technical guidance and accounting policy development and the financial reporting process
  • Ensure compliance with all US GAAP and disclosure requirements for the consolidated financial statements
  • Assist the broader accounting team with the monthly financial close process, including review of account reconciliations, journal entries and maintaining accurate supporting analysis and documentation across various complex accounting areas, which may include: equity and stock-based compensation, goodwill and intangible assets impairment, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, leases, derivative instruments, and foreign currency transactions
  • Research and analyze non-routine and complex technical accounting issues and prepare accounting memos documenting accounting positions taken
  • Provide the executive management and FP&A individuals with advice on the financial and accounting implications of various contracts and business arrangements
  • Keep up-to-date with new accounting and disclosure requirements and provide communication and training to broader global finance and accounting teams. Lead the assessment and implementation of new SEC/US GAAP pronouncements, including evaluation of process or system changes to efficiently administer reporting requirements
  • Analyze period-over-period fluctuations and provide insightful commentary of key business drivers in accounting areas assigned; respond timely to inquiries through research and analysis from all global accounting teams
  • Support numerous special projects and requests from the executive leadership team/board of directors as they arise
  • Assist in all aspects of financial reporting, including SEC reporting (10-Q, 10-K, earnings releases, Proxy Statement, and others)
  • Assist in the coordination of external and internal audits and provide requests as needed
  • Proactively identify areas for improvement; provide recommendations to management and execute changes

Our take

Coconut water is a $1B+ market in the US, and it was fiercely fought over back when it was still emerging. Vita Coco ultimately came out on top, beating out Zico (ultimately shuttered following its acquisition by Coca Cola), and since then has spread its reach to over 30 countries worldwide.

It’s made some savvy product decisions to keep hold of this top spot. The Vita Coco brand has diversified to accommodate developing consumer priorities by including additional health and sustainability focused beverages. It’s also riding the recent canned-cocktail craze through a partnership forged with Diageo’s Captain Morgan. And, perhaps most importantly, it hasn’t meddled much with its prices in spite of the economic downturn.

Analysts predict this budget-friendly approach will see the top-tier company performing well in the event of a recession. Certainly, it will also give the company a boost in a market where coconut water is considered a premium beverage. There are whispers that Zico might be returning to the game - but this old rival will have a lot of catching up to do, especially off the back of a post-IPO secondary offering that has bolstered Coco's value.

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Opportunities to learn

"I feel supported and encouraged to take advantage of learning opportunities. On top of that, the environment and culture make failing and making..."

Funding (2 rounds)

Feb 2011

$13.7m

EARLY VC

May 2010

$4.1m

EARLY VC

Total funding: $17.8m

Company benefits

  • Health Benefits
  • 401(k) + Match
  • Paid Holidays and Unlimited Vacation
  • Phone Allowance
  • Car Allowance
  • Gas Card
  • Professional Development
  • Financial Advisors
  • Employee Product Allowance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • CALM & PEERFIT Gym Membership
  • Vita Coco E*Trade Account
  • Pet Insurance & Dog Friendly Office

Company values

  • Inclusivity
  • Transparency
  • Optimism

Company HQ

Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY

Leadership

Michael Kirban

(Executive Chairman)

Has been with the company ever since co-founding it back in 2004.

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