Senior Accountant

Overview

At Maev, we believe dogs deserve a seat at the table. Or at the very least, nutrient-dense food that’s human-grade. 

That’s why we’re relentless in our pursuit of better, faster, and smarter. As the first and only Human-Grade Raw Food for Dogs, Maev has been rooted in innovation since day one. We’re a brand built on the belief that “good” is never enough. That “normal” or “traditional” doesn’t always mean “optimal.” And that it’s better to live in possibility. For us, “impossible” is just a limiting belief. 

We’re obsessed with radically improving the lives of dogs and dog parents everywhere. 

With over 90 million dogs in the US, strong industry CAGR, an increased focus on nutrition, and traditional kibble losing market share due to lack of brand loyalty and poor quality, Maev is incredibly well-positioned to combine these strong industry tailwinds with a brand anchored in quality, transparency, and emotional connection. 

As of 2023, Maev is the #1 fastest growing, most disruptive brand in the hyper-competitive category of Pet — and the 38th fastest growing private company in America.

Our team is made up of thought leaders, risk-takers, tastemakers, disruptors, creatives, critical thinkers, and, occasionally, dog people. We attract top tier talent from the most successful, differentiated, fastest growing, and most innovative brands and organizations in the world. We win awards, we’re ambitious, and we’re on the map. We built this thing from scratch. (And we’re just getting started.) 

Join us.

Role

Maev is seeking an organized and detail oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate enjoys juggling multiple projects, improving processes, working cross functionally, has strong communication and collaboration skills, and is eager to learn more. You are comfortable asking questions, working with ambiguity, and are an initiative taker.

You will be working with the Finance team in supporting our financial reporting and cash forecasting processes. You’ll be responsible for establishing and improving accounting procedures as we scale. 

The Senior Accountant will report to the Director of Accounting, Jared Nalepa. 

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting, GL Accounting and Accounts Payable:
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations as part of monthly, quarterly, and annual close process in accordance with GAAP
• Assist in developing new accounting estimates and reserves 
• Ad hoc financial analysis to support the finance team and other departments
• Support the annual audit process by preparing detailed schedules and providing supporting documentation to external auditors
• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Verifying vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
• Operational Accounting & Cash Flow Management:
• Prepare monthly cash reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation of financial budgets
• Manage weekly and monthly cash flow reporting
• Work cross functionally with other departments (specifically supply chain and marketing) and assist them on their reporting needs
• Process Improvement & Internal Controls:
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations 
• Assist the development and enforcement of internal controls 
• Assist in new technology implementations and support automation initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of relevant public accounting experience, Big 4 or equivalent preferred
• CPA license or working towards CPA is preferred
• Experience in e-commerce or CPG is a plus
• Experience working with inventory and cost of goods sold in previous role
• Good understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Extremely organized and strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Highly motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
• Comfort with Excel, Google Sheets or other tools to analyze data
• Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement

About You

• You are analytical and a creative problem solver by nature.
• You embody ownership and execution at all levels.
• You are energized by difficult and ambiguous problem spaces.
• You take on obstacles with determination and excitement.
• You pride yourself on personally making an impact on a business’ trajectory.
• Your past employers and teammates will say, “[insert your name] will be the most impactful hire you ever make.”
• You can manage up and self identify 
• Lastly, and most importantly, you are insatiably curious, kind and empathic. Your worldview is not insular, but expansive. You are ready to do something meaningful and impactful. And above all, you love to learn and get things done.