Job Application for Director of Accounting at The Honest Company

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About Us

The Honest Company (NASDAQ: HNST) is a personal care company dedicated to creating cleanly-formulated and sustainably-designed products spanning categories across diapers, wipes, baby personal care, beauty, apparel, household care and wellness. Launched in 2012, the Company is on a mission to challenge ingredients, ideals, and industries through the power of the Honest brand, the Honest team, and the Honest Standard. For more information about the Honest Standard and the Company, please visit www.honest.com.

Our Mission

We're on a mission to empower people to live happy, healthy lives. We're a wellness brand with values rooted in consciousness, community, transparency, and design. Every day and in every way, we hold ourselves to an Honest standard. We believe that it is our responsibility to do our part to help create a healthy and sustainable future for all.

The Role

The Honest Company is seeking a Director of Accounting to join our Finance & Accounting organization. Reporting to the VP, Controller, this role is responsible for overseeing the general ledger and financial close processes, ensuring the integrity of the Company’s financial records 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 the General Ledger accounting team and partners closely with Operations Accounting, External Reporting & Internal Controls, and Commercial Finance to support accurate financial reporting and a disciplined close process.

What you’ll do:

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
Manage the quarterly review and year-end audit; ensure PBC deliverables are accurate and delivered to external auditor on time
Review all key balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely completion
Perform detailed analytical reviews to validate asset and liability account accuracy 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

What You'll Need:

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

Bonus points for:

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

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $170,000 - $200,000. Actual compensation is based on many factors including but not limited to depth of experience, skill level, ability, knowledge, education, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The total rewards package for this position may also include base, annual incentive plan, benefits, retirement plan, equity, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Benefits & Perks

At Honest, we’re all about investing in our people. We’re dedicated to providing a benefits package that supports your well-being, growth, and balance. Check out our benefits and perks we offer to help you thrive both in and out of the office:

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.

Please note: Benefits offerings may vary based on the position and geographic location.

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