The DSS Mission: We create games that are more fun than looking at your phone.

The DSS Vision: We believe in prioritizing connecting with our friends and family.

DSS Values: Connection, Community, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Passion, Sustainability, Staying Weird.

As a leading creator of one-of-a-kind social games, we are committed to getting people off their phones and into the here and now.

Welcome to DSS GAMES!

We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Accounting Manager who thrives in the fun and dynamic environment of a growing business, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves. This is a high-ownership role that blends day-to-day accounting execution with strategic financial oversight. You’ll manage our accounting operations from end to end — from monthly closes and reconciliations to budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and inventory cost analysis — while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

This role will be the backbone of our in-house accounting function, transitioning processes from external providers where needed, improving systems, and improving on our established procedures as our business continues to scale. While an individual contributor to start, you’ll collaborate closely with leadership, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, and Sales to deliver accurate financials, actionable insights, and operational support.

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid – currently in office Tu & Thu, Solana Beach, Ca

Job Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Management – 45%

• Serve as primary QuickBooks Online administrator, ensuring all financial data is current, accurate, and properly coded.
• Manage the full monthly close cycle including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable from invoice receipt through payment execution via Bill.com, including vendor setup, coding, and approvals, while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Oversee accounts receivable, including invoice generation, remittance application, deduction investigation, and proactive collections follow-up.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy, chart of accounts integrity, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Reconcile all bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts on a timely basis. 
• Administer accounting systems and integrations (e.g., QuickBooks, Bill.com, ERP - CIN7) and coordinate improvements or clean-up projects as needed.
• Partner with Supply Chain to ensure accurate inventory accounting, landed cost calculations, COGS booking, and SKU-level profitability analysis.
• Prepare monthly financial packages including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements, and sales channel/SKU profitability reports for leadership review, with support from other roles.

Payroll & Tax Compliance – 25% 

• Process payroll biweekly for 20+ employees, ensuring accuracy in wages, deductions, benefits, and compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Maintain payroll tax compliance and coordinate with external tax professionals for quarterly and annual filings.
• Oversee sales/use tax compliance, including nexus monitoring, registrations, and filings across applicable jurisdictions, Canada GST, and UK VAT.
• Prepare and file annual 1099s for contractors and vendors.
• Manage employee expense report audits and ensure adherence to company policy.
• Own international tax compliance processes, leveraging outside advisors as needed.

Budgeting, Cash Flow & Financial Analysis – 20%

• Manage the existing annual budgeting process, consolidating inputs from Sales, Demand Planning, and department heads into a complete budget package.
• Maintain and improve as needed cash flow forecasts, working capital monitoring, and scenario planning to support decision-making.
• Support financial modeling and profitability analysis for new products, sales channels, or business initiatives.
• Provide monthly budget-to-actual analysis with variance explanations and recommendations.

Administration & Cross-Functional Support – 10%

• Maintain organized and audit-ready digital filing systems for all accounting and finance documentation.
• Coordinate with external auditors or consultants for annual tax and compliance work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, HR) to ensure alignment and financial accuracy.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as the go-to resource for accounting-related questions across the organization.

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on accounting experience including full-cycle bookkeeping, A/R, A/P, and payroll.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
• Proven track record in monthly close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with inventory accounting and cost of goods sold (COGS) in a product-based business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-starter who can work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Preferred:

• Experience in consumer goods, retail, or DTC companies.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (Amazon, Shopify) and related accounting complexities.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Cin7) and expense management tools (e.g., Expensify).
• Background in transitioning accounting functions from outsourced to in-house.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Previous involvement in supporting audits and tax preparations.

What Success Looks Like

• Smooth transition majority of accounting operations in-house within the first 90 days.
• Documented and scalable accounting processes and controls.
• Monthly closes completed within 7–10 business days with accurate reconciliations.
• Clear and actionable financial reporting for leadership.
• Clean A/R aging and proactive vendor relationship management.
• Ongoing compliance with all payroll and tax obligations.
• Contribution to strategic decision-making through data-driven financial insights.