Are you known for exceeding expectations? Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai‘i? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.

Who are we? An excited team of people that all have one vision in common: sharing the Spirit of Hawai‘i with the world. We do this from Honolulu, Hilo, Los Angeles, and Tokyo by creating outstanding product experiences for our consumer brands, Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, and KOHO.

Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual) events that make our culture unique. And more importantly, know that your work contributes to our purpose, as the Hosts of Hawai‘i, to make the Islands’ future flourish. We do this through our Takitani Foundation and other social and environmental initiatives.

That’s enough about us for now, we’d love to learn more about you. Read the job description below and let us know if you’re interested. We can’t wait to meet you!

Responsible to the Corporate Controller, the Accounting Manager manages staff and all functions of the accounting department, which includes general accounting (journal entries, fixed assets, cash, prepaids, accruals, lease accounting, cost accounting & inventory), accounts receivable, accounts payable, tax reporting and filing, monthly financial reporting, and annual financial audit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - ACCOUNTING (70%):

• Facilitates strong communication and coordination with other areas of the company and works with various third parties (bankers, vendors, customers, auditors, etc.).
• Prepares various financial, operational, and KPI analyses for the company to monitor and improve efficiencies.
• Prepares and reviews journal entries timely.
• Protects company assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Protects company operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.

• Manages and coordinates all functions of accounting operations to ensure timely, accurate and complete recording of financial transactions. 
• Monitors and advises company management of the company’s cash position and requirements.
• Directs and coordinates all financial operations such as financial statements, closings (monthly, quarterly & annual) tax filing, tax savings opportunities and other related accounting activities.
• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and performs coaching development for accounting team members. Ensures that each accounting function has a backup in the event of absences.

• Develops and maintains financial and management information systems. This includes protecting, examining, and evaluating existing systems, developing new methods, and insuring proper disposal of records.
• Assists with ERP implementation initiatives. 
• Takes initiative and leads continuous process improvement initiatives. Must be a strong problem solver and consider upstream / downstream impact of process changes. 
• Reconciles accounts and resolves reconciling items timely.
• Performs all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Regular attendance is required for the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent education.
• Public accounting experience and CPA license required.
• Seven (7) years general accounting, including three (3) years supervisory experience.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Accountable and adaptable, must consistently meet deadlines and help team prioritize deliverables and deadlines. 
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting, tax regulations, and reporting procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of all accounting functional areas – general ledger (journal entries, cash, fixed assets, prepaid, accruals, lease accounting), accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, cost accounting and inventory, etc.
• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Visio); and other applicable applications. 
• PC skills; Advanced in Microsoft Excel, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formulas, etc.
• Great Plains experience a plus.
• Cost Accounting experience a plus.
• ERP implementation experience a plus.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The position requires carrying less than 25 pounds; bending; stooping; crouching; side bending; overhead reaching; handling; stair climbing; forward reaching; grasping; sitting; standing; walking, finger dexterity; vision; hearing; eye-hand-foot coordination.

• The position requires talking to co-workers and customers; written communication to co-workers and customers; talking to outside trade persons/vendors; written communication to outside persons/vendors; talking on the telephone; responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers and vendors; receiving verbal and written instructions; writing/composing written language; and reading.

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 1) While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an office environment but may be exposed to weather conditions while traveling.
• 2) The noise level in the work environment is usually light.

Hawaiian Host Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.