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Moose Toys exists to make kids superhappy. For this revolutionary brand, happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. Known for our trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, and strong commitment to the future of our planet, our toys are consistently recognised with global awards and accolades.

Our Culture

At Moose we are playful with a purpose. Fun is at the heart of everything we do, but we're also very serious about the important stuff: our people, our values, and the planet:

• We're officially a Great Place to Work!
• We're a family.
• We dream big.
• We love diversity.
• We're always learning.
• We prioritise well-being.
• We give back in a big way.
• We're serious about sustainability.
• We bring the fun!

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Position Title:

Senior Manager, Finance

Classification:

Exempt

Position Status:

Full Time

Reports To:

Vice President Finance - North America

Direct Reports:

Finance Analyst

Role Objectives:

The Senior Manager, Finance Operations leads the day-to-day accounting, compliance, and operational finance functions for the NA region across three legal entities (US, Mexico, Canada). This role is the operational hub of the LA Finance team - owning the monthly close cycle, general ledger integrity, payroll oversight, multi-entity tax and compliance filings, and financial controls. The Senior Manager supervises a team of four and works in close collaboration with the shared services finance teams, the VP Finance in LA, and the FP&A function.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced accounting professional who combines deep technical GL expertise - ideally gained in JD Edwards (JDE) - with the judgment to manage multi-entity complexity, cross-functional stakeholders, and a high-volume close environment. The role requires someone who can both execute and lead: reviewing and approving journal entries, managing escalations, and mentoring analysts while driving process improvement and automation adoption.

Qualifications:

         Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

         7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role

         Comprehensive general ledger management experience - full-cycle close ownership across multiple entities

         Deep hands-on proficiency with JD Edwards (JDE) EnterpriseOne; must be comfortable navigating GL, customer master, and reporting functions independently

         Demonstrated experience managing accounting across multiple legal entities or subsidiaries

         Working knowledge of multi-jurisdiction tax and compliance obligations (Sales & Use, B&O, GST/HST, or equivalent)

         Strong payroll accounting background - multi-entity, multi-currency payroll journal preparation and review

         Advanced Excel skills; experience with ADP or similar payroll platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

         Experience in a consumer goods, distribution, or manufacturing environment

         Exposure to intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, or cross-border entity structures

         Experience with automation tools or AI-assisted accounting workflows

         Prior experience working with offshore or international finance teams (Asia-Pacific a plus)

Responsibilities: 

General Ledger Management & Month-End Close

• Coordinate close milestones and timelines with the team; serve as primary point of escalation during the close window
• Own the full month-end close cycle across US, Mexico and Canada, including review and sign-off of all journal entries
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules; escalate and resolve variances
• Oversee inventory GL, obsolescence stock adjustments, intercompany debit notes, and commission processing across all entities
• Partner with the FP&A team to support month-end management reporting

Payroll & Benefits Oversight

• Provide final approval on bi-weekly payroll across US, Canadian, and Mexico entities
• Review payroll journal entries, variance analysis, and associated accruals prepared by the Sr Finance Analyst
• Oversee 401k reconciliation, health insurance reconciliation, and annual 401k census preparation
• Ensure intercompany payroll funding requests are reviewed and authorized on schedule

Tax, Compliance & Regulatory Filings

• Support the compliance team for multi-jurisdiction tax filings including Sales & Use, B&O, and GST/HST
• Review EOY tax workpapers and coordinate with external tax advisors for income tax and compliance requirements
• Manage waste tax, insurance accruals, and other compliance-driven entries across all three entities
• Maintain and update tax calendar; ensure all filing deadlines are met across US, Canada, and Mexico

Multi-Entity & Subsidiary Operations

• Manage accounting across three operating entities (US, Canada, Mexico), ensuring appropriate entity-level controls and reporting
• Oversee intercompany transactions, including intercompany debit notes, funding requests, and elimination entries
• Coordinate with shared service finance teams on AP/AR posting, banking, and month-end alignment
• Support treasury and cash flow reporting; manage RPA (receivables purchase agreement) reconciliation and reporting

Team Leadership & Development

• Directly manage and develop a team of 3-4 finance professionals (Sr Finance Analysts, Finance Analyst)
• Assign work, set priorities, review deliverables, and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback
• Support onboarding and training of new team members, including managing knowledge transfer for new hires
• Partner with VP Finance on headcount planning, org design, and team capacity

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement

• Serve as the team's primary JDE power user - reviewing GL activity, running reports, supporting analyst system needs
• Identify and drive process improvement and automation opportunities; partner with internal resources to implement
• Maintain and enforce internal controls across the accounting and compliance function
• Support audit readiness and participate in external audit processes as needed

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Core Values:

We're a family, who is Outrageously playful, with Wild imagination.

         We're a family

o    We demonstrate kindness as part of the Moose family - treating others the way we want to be treated. We're all about welcoming your wacky, weird, and wonderful self at work!

o    Moosies pride themselves on taking personal responsibility for their actions and outcomes, always acting ethically, professionally, sustainably, and with a smile.

o    We know there is no 'I' in TEAM and are committed to hitting team goals way out of the park.

o    We've got each other's backs - we support each other with no politics or personal agendas.

         Outrageously playful

o    All Moosies use play to stimulate thinking and innovation - applying learnings across all initiatives.

o    We think outside the toy box to keep things super FUN.

o    We consistently give 100% to put the punch in our products and services.

o    We keep our energy up so there's a great buzz around the place all the time - helping to foster great ideas and ensuring strong productivity.

         Wild imagination

o    We're prepared to share the kooky and the creative in brainstorming sessions, to bring the best Moose to market.

o    Moosies put heart and soul into innovating and delivering the best toys ever.

o    We elicit infectious enthusiasm, are non-judgemental, value diversity of thinking and the benefits this brings, and are open to all WOW ideas.

o    We keep on trend and across new technologies and sustainable approaches so we can bring this knowledge to the playroom.

Work Hours:

8:30am - 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday

8:30am - 3:00pm, Friday

30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.

Plus, reasonable additional hours due to multiple time-zones.

Hybrid working arrangement: Tues-Thurs in El Segundo office.

Salary Band

USD $130,000 - 148,000

Physical Demands

         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery, may need to reach, stoop, kneel to access items

         Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time

         Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work

         Light to moderate lifting is required

         Frequently communicates with other employees and third-parties, must be able to speak clearly and exchange accurate information.

         Regular, predictable attendance is required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work Environment

         Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers and light traffic)

         Indoor business office environment with windows; light foot traffic within work areas

         Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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