Ethos Pet Brands

Lead Data & Analytics Architect (Exempt) Company Overview: Ethos Pet Brands is the parent company of Natural Balance® and Canidae® pet brands. By joining forces under Ethos Pet Brands, these premium Pet Food brands strengthen their commitment to delivering the highest quality nutrition. We believe in the power of strong brands to connect with pet parents and create meaningful experiences. The Lead Data & Analytics Architect will work remotely, and report to the VP, ERP, Integration & IT. This role plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and usability of the enterprise data platform that powers reporting, analytics, and decision‑making across the company. While our third‑party partner (Accordion) manages data ingestion, modeling, and dashboard development, this role focuses on governing and validating the work, strengthening data trust, and enabling business stakeholders through high‑quality data, documentation, analysis, and training. This person sits within the Data Architecture & Engineering Team and partners closely with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Finance, IT, and our consulting partners. The key responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Data Quality & Governance: - Own data quality validation across certified datasets, KPIs, and semantic layers. - Design, maintain, and monitor Data quality rules, alerts, and issue resolution workflows. - Perform root‑cause analysis and partner with Accordion or source‑system owners to resolve defects. - Ensure correctness, consistency, and alignment of KPI definitions across the organization. Testing and Release Management: - Develop and execute test plans for new datasets, transformations, and reporting assets. - Validate Snowflake models (built by Accordion) before promotion to staging/production. - Conduct regression testing, automated quality checks, and data reconciliation processes. - Manage release documentation and contribute to a clean, governed SDLC. Documentation & Technical Standards: - Maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for datasets, metrics, lineage, and data contracts. - Establish and enforce technical standards for naming conventions, transformations, and certification. - Build and maintain the enterprise KPI catalog and data dictionary. Change Management & Business Enablement: - Support data governance committees and steward groups. - Translate business needs into structured data requirements and acceptance criteria. - Lead training sessions and user enablement for Snowflake, Sigma, KPIs, and certified datasets. - Serve as a subject‑matter expert representing DIG across cross‑functional initiatives. Ad-Hoc Data Analysis & Insights: - Deliver high‑quality analysis using Snowflake, Sigma, and SQL for fast‑turn business questions. - Partner with Finance, Commercial, and Supply Chain to provide insights using certified data. - Support root-cause analytics, variance explanations, operational KPIs, and special projects. Cross-Functional Partnership: - Operate as the primary liaison between DIG, Accordion, and business users for data quality and certification. - Ensure transformation logic and data models meet business requirements and follow governance standards. - Collaborate with business teams to improve data literacy and promote self‑service analytics. What Success Looks Like: - High trust in DIG’s certified datasets and KPIs. - Influence and/or design data architecture foundations that analysts help shape and leverage to accelerate time to insight. - Improved data literacy and adoption of governed self‑service analytics. - Clean, consistent documentation accessible to all analysts. - Strong partnership with Accordion and internal functions to deliver reliable, accurate, and timely insights. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - 5+ years in data analytics, data quality, data engineering support, or BI-focused roles - Advanced SQL proficiency (Snowflake preferred). - Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into meaningful business insights. - Experience working in CPG, retail, or manufacturing, with deep business acumen in areas such as marketing, planning, sales, manufacturing, or financial analysis. - Hands-on experience with Snowflake, dbt (reading/understanding models), Sigma, or similar BI tools. - Strong documentation, testing, and data governance capabilities. - Excellent communication skills; able to partner across technical and non-technical teams. - Understanding of data lineage, semantic modeling, and KPI frameworks. - Must be willing to submit a background check and pre-employment drug screening - Must be eligible to work in the US Nice to have: - Experience collaborating with third‑party analytics partners or offshore teams. - Familiarity with ELT/ETL concepts even if not hands-on (Fivetran, dbt). - Knowledge of change management frameworks (Prosci, ADKAR, or similar). - Exposure to AI/ML‑ready data architectures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Must be able to relay accurate information via multiple communication channels including verbal and written mechanisms - Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours - Ability to operate a computer and other office technology - Ability to observe details at close range - Occasionally travel for work up to 10% BENEFITS - 401K matching - Medical - Dental - Vision - Short Term Disability - Long Term Disability - HSA & FSA - Pet Insurance - Life Insurance - Employee Assistant Program - Referral Program - And more! Ethos is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Senior Accountant (Exempt) Company Overview: Ethos Pet Brands is the parent company of Natural Balance® and Canidae® pet brands. By joining forces under Ethos Pet Brands, these premium Pet Food brands strengthen their commitment to delivering the highest quality nutrition. We believe in the power of strong brands to connect with pet parents and create meaningful experiences. The Senior Accountant will work remotely, and report to the Accounting Manager. The key responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to:. The key responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to: · Support timely monthly financial close processes, including preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, managing accruals, performing bank reconciliations and maintaining operational management accounts · Perform general accounting tasks across various areas such as cash accounts, prepaid accounts, taxes, travel and expenses, and other functions as assigned · Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce redundancies, and strengthen internal controls through tools and automation · Prepare and analyze financial reports, collecting, summarizing, and identifying trends in account information · Collaborate across all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to ensure an accurate and timely month-end close · Support audit activities and respond to inquiries in a timely manner · Assist in gathering information for tax return preparation · Provide professional, timely customer service when interacting with internal and external stakeholders · Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent certification · 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience · Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines independently · Proficient computer skills including solid working knowledge of Excel · Demonstrates ethical behavior and professionalism at all times · Must be willing to submit a background check and pre-employement drug screening · Must be eligible to work in the US PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · 3+ years of experience in corporate/general ledger function or combination with public accounting · Solid understanding of accounting concepts, financial statements, and GAAP · Experience supporting cost accounting and manufacturing operations, with working knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, and related variance analysis · Knowledge of NetSuite or similar ERP systems is a plus · Collaborative team player with a proactive work style that enhances team-oriented environment · Excellent communication skills, with ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels · High level of motivation, flexibility, and meticulous attention to detail · Experience in a manufacturing, consumer-packaged goods (CPG), or a private equity portfolio company ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS · Must be able to relay accurate information via multiple communication channles inlcuding verbal and written mechanisms · Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours · Ability to operate a computer and other office technology · Ability to observe details at close range · Occasionally travel for work up to 5% of the time BENEFITS · 401K matching · Medical · Dental · Vision · Short Term Disability · Long Term Disability · HSA & FSA · Pet Insurance · Life Insurance · Employee Assistant Program · Referral Program · And more! Ethos is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Paid Media Manager (Exempt) Company Overview: Ethos Pet Brands is the parent company of Natural Balance® and Canidae® pet brands. By joining forces under Ethos Pet Brands, these premium pet food brands strengthen their commitment to delivering the highest quality nutrition. We believe in the power of strong brands to connect with pet parents and create meaningful experiences. The Paid Media Manager will work remotely and report to the Director of Marketing. This role owns the day-to-day execution of paid media for Natural Balance and Canidae, partnering closely with our media agency to plan, launch, optimize, and measure campaigns with a primary focus on digital media tools The ideal candidate is both strategic and detail-oriented: someone who can build and manage media plans, quality-check campaign setup, and bring an analytical, test-and-learn mindset to continuously improve performance. They will help translate business goals into channel strategy, manage KPIs, and ensure our paid media investment is deployed proactively to grow the business. Lastly, this person needs to have a passion of learning and adopting cutting edge technology and tools. The key responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Paid Media Strategy & Planning - Own paid media strategy and planning for Natural Balance and Canidae in partnership with internal stakeholders and our media agency. - Develop full-funnel media plans (prospecting, retargeting, and retention) aligned to brand objectives, seasonal priorities, and product launches. - Translate business goals into clear channel tactics, audiences, creative direction, and measurement plans. - Partner with sales, agencies, and creative teams to ensure campaigns support retailer priorities. - Maintain an always-on testing roadmap (audiences, creative, landing experiences, offers) to drive continuous improvement. Campaign Build & Optimization - Lead day-to-day campaign execution and QA: ensure accurate setup of accounts, pixels where applicable, events, naming conventions, budgets, and tracking. - Work with the agency to traffic campaigns on time with correct objectives, targeting, placements, creative specs, and brand compliance. - Monitor media & creative performance and optimize for efficiency and scale (budget reallocation, audience refinements, creative iteration, pacing). - Proactively identify and troubleshoot delivery, tracking, and policy issues, escalating with agency/platform support as needed. Measurement, Insights & Reporting - Own KPI metrics that link to business goals and reporting cadence for paid media (e.g., ROAS, CPC, incremental revenue, CTR, CPM, CVR, and new customer mix). - Analyze campaign results, surface insights, and recommend actions to improve performance and creative effectiveness. - Build clear, executive-ready performance summaries that connect media outcomes to business impact and next steps. Agency & Cross-Functional Collaboration - Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison with our media agency: provide briefs, align on priorities, and ensure deliverables meet Ethos standards. - Collaborate with creative partners on ad creative, messaging, and landing experiences based on data-driven learnings. - Partner cross-functionally (brand, sales, analytics) to align media strategy with promotions and retail initiatives. Process, Tools & Continuous Improvement - Manage paid media budgets and pacing in partnership with brand team and the agency; ensure spend aligns to plans and performance thresholds. - Stay current on platform changes and emerging tools (Meta / Google updates, automation/AI capabilities, measurement solutions) and apply learnings to improve outcomes. - Lead marketing mix modeling and performance output with agency MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience). - 5+ years of hands-on paid media experience with demonstrated ownership of media plans and campaign execution; CPG experience strongly preferred. - Deep experience building and optimizing campaigns in Meta Ads Manager (Facebook/Instagram), Google search, TikTok, including audience strategy and creative testing. - Prior experience at a media agency (or in a close agency-client operating model) preferred, with strong project and stakeholder management skills. - Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data and make actionable recommendations; advanced Excel/Sheets skills required. - Experience with measurement and attribution concepts (pixels, UTMs, conversion events, incrementality, MMM fundamentals) and comfort partnering on analytics. - Excellent attention to detail with a track record of QA-ing campaign setup, tracking, and reporting for accuracy. - Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to influence without authority across agency and internal teams. - Must be eligible to work in the US and willing to submit a background check and pre-employment drug screening. COMPETENCIES & GENERAL SKILLS - Results driven, with excellent follow-through in commitments - Solid communication skills both written and oral - Strong leadership and collaboration skills - Excellent attention to detail and project management - Thrive in a fast-paced culture of change and innovation; has the ability to think on your feet and pivot on a dime. - Willingness to take on responsibility above stated role and also complete more executional work when needed (startup culture) - Ability to work independently and involve cross-functional teams and leadership when appropriate. - A roll-up-your-sleeves attitude with a bias towards action; a self-starter who takes initiative rather than waiting for direction - Complete work with integrity and positive attitude - Ability to travel 25%. BENEFITS - 401K - Medical - Dental - Vision - HSA & FSA - Short Term Disability - Long Term Disability - Pet Insurance - Life Insurance - Employee Assistant Program - And more! Ethos is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.