Episode 11
Mastering e-commerce accounting with Scentbird’s Amber Papp
Episode summary
Host Erik Zhou sits down with Amber Papp, VP of Finance at Scentbird, to explore the unique challenges of accounting in the e-commerce space. From managing a massive inventory of over 700 fragrances to navigating rapid growth and making smart automation decisions, Amber shares firsthand insights on what it takes to keep financial operations running smoothly at a high-growth, subscription-based company.
Amber and Erik also dig into relevant themes like the role of AI in accounting, balancing efficiency with cost when evaluating new financial tools and systems, and the never-ending pursuit of data integrity.
And as the episode closes, Amber shares a truly unexpected budget request—one that involved a Cybertruck, a demolition derby, and a marketing team with big dreams.
Show notes
Career path and transition to Scentbird [2:20]
Challenges with inventory management [06:20]
Data integrity and AI in accounting [16:31]
Homegrown systems vs. off-the-shelf solutions [21:25]
Maintaining company culture remotely [30:07]
Finance leaders are fun too [41:09]
Guest bio
VP of Finance, Scentbird
Amber is currently the VP of Finance at Scentbird. She is an experienced Controller and CPA with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. She graduated from Monmouth University with a Master of Business Administration.
