Accounting Manager (Americas)

Who We Are

Fuelled by passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan. Translating to ‘my imagination’ in Arabic, KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona’s rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents to help you create your mood; where sharing scents is a ritual and smelling good is both an act of goodwill and self-love. Mona collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique juices that are infinitely memorable, long-lasting, and cruelty-free. Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi-faceted jewelled bottles.

Our Mission

To make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative & luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.

Summary

We are looking for a qualified Financial Accountant with strong experience in statutory accounting, audit and tax compliance to join our US team. This role will take ownership of the full general accounting spectrum, tax compliance (i.e.: income tax, sales/use tax, VAT Canada), statutory reporting, and balance sheet integrity, while collaborating closely with HQ global accounting/finance team, external auditors and tax advisers.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, global environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaboration & Process Improvement

·        Work closely with Global Finance to ensure consistent accounting, tax, and reporting treatment

·        Partner with FP&A, operations, and supply chain teams on reporting and reconciliations

·        Support improvements to processes and systems across accounting, tax, and controls

AR & AP – Local Oversight

·        Coordinate with Global AR and AP teams to ensure smooth processing for the US entity

·        Review AR/AP aging reports and support resolution of issues

·        Support adherence to Group credit policies and payment schedules

Accounting & Audit

·        Own statutory accounting and reporting for the US entity

·        Manage balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close activities

·        Liaise with external consultants supporting year-end and interim audits

·        Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and US GAAP / IFRS

Tax & Compliance

·        Act as primary point of contact with external tax advisers and HQ tax team for US and CAD matters

·        Support Group tax reporting, audits, and statutory compliance

• 6 years of experience in statutory accounting, tax compliance and audit
• Experience reconciling books and tax returns
• Proven experience liaising with external auditors and tax advisers
• Knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS and multi-entity environments
• Strong Excel skills; ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics) desirable
• Detail oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines

• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• Find your Magic Days
• Volunteer Day
• Birthday Leave
• Employee discounts on all Kayali products
• Quarterly product gifting
  
  

Kayali is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.