About Buffy

Buffy is an NYC-based sustainable soft goods brand committed to making products that help people live comfortably—without making our planet uncomfortable. Since launching our best-selling Cloud Comforter in December 2017, we’ve introduced a full range of bedding in earth-friendly materials that's earned over 30,000 5-star customer reviews! With every new and exciting product in development (there are more than a few!), sustainability is top of mind. We’re proud of how far we’ve come—but we know there's more to do. That’s why we’re looking for talented, comfy-obsessed, planet-loving people to join our team and help us create products that don’t just make people feel good today, but contribute real good for tomorrow.

About the Role:

Buffy is looking for an Accounting & Finance Associate to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Accounting & Finance Manager, this role will support our Accounting & Finance team, working to ensure timely delivery of financial statements, critical FP&A and strategic work, and working alongside key stakeholders to support in building a scalable financial future. This is a great opportunity for those that have an interest in Finance & Accounting, and are looking to learn and grow in a finance role at an E-commerce company.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain Buffy’s financials in a timely manner and assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Handle both the accounts receivable (invoicing) and accounts payable (vendor payments) functions
• Perform bank and general ledger account reconciliations; investigate and resolve reconciling items
• Assist with Inventory Roll-forward
• Work with third-party accountants and consultants to perform necessary daily, weekly, monthly and annual tasks
• Support with larger projects such as financial audits, sales tax remittance, year-end income taxes and diligence requests
• Build and iterate on financial models covering all aspects of Buffy business that will enable effective decision-making regarding our revenue, growth strategy, and cost structure
• Support in cash flow planning & the annual operating budget process, and track & reporting on performance relative to plan on a rolling basis
• Partner closely with key stakeholders across the business to help drive the FP&A function as a proven center of excellence
• Identify and implement process improvements and support in building scalable processes
• Update / modify existing reports and dashboards, as needed

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in accounting and finance in maintaining financials, developing budgets and forecasts and other financial planning responsibilities, preferably in a high growth, inventory based business
• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting and financial principles
• Strong analytical and excel modeling skills; ability to summarize detailed analyses/data
• Extreme attention to detail and passion for continuous improvement
• Excellence in QBO, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and high capacity to learn new technology tools
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or another relevant field. CPA Preferred.
• Is an avid problem solver, and able to execute on today’s challenges while maintaining a forward-thinking mindset that takes proactive steps to discuss and address with stakeholders
• You constantly question the status quo and believe there is always a way we can continuously improve