What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Acquired Philadelphia?
Title: Accounting Manager
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Acquired Philadelphia is a full service talent acquisition consultancy partnering with businesses locally and nationally to acquire and retain the right talent. We are on a mission to disrupt the outdated and overpriced Recruiting and Staffing industry.
Our client, a high-growth CPG start-up based in Philadelphia, is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their entrepreneurial team. Reporting directly to the Co-CEO and overseeing one direct report, this person will own the company’s core accounting function—including general ledger management, month-end close, payroll, and financial reporting—while helping to build scalable processes to support continued growth.
This is a great opportunity for a self-starter with strong CPG experience who thrives in fast-moving environments and is excited to grow into a leadership role as the business scales.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Please note that this job description is confidential, and we cannot disclose the name of our client until we complete a candidate phone screen. Acquired Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Acquired Philadelphia is a full service talent acquisition consultancy partnering with businesses locally and nationally to acquire and retain the right talent. We are on a mission to disrupt the outdated and overpriced Recruiting and Staffing industry.
Our client, a high-growth CPG start-up based in Philadelphia, is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their entrepreneurial team. Reporting directly to the Co-CEO and overseeing one direct report, this person will own the company’s core accounting function—including general ledger management, month-end close, payroll, and financial reporting—while helping to build scalable processes to support continued growth.
This is a great opportunity for a self-starter with strong CPG experience who thrives in fast-moving environments and is excited to grow into a leadership role as the business scales.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the full-cycle accounting function, including GL management, AP/AR oversight, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare internal financial reports and partner with leadership on forecasting and budgeting
- Oversee bi-weekly payroll and support compliance with state and federal tax requirements
- Ensure inventory and COGS accounting is accurate, including product buyback transactions and costing
- Maintain and improve internal accounting processes, systems, and controls
- Utilize NetSuite for all accounting, reporting, and operational workflows
Qualifications:
- 3 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in the CPG industry
- Deep understanding of inventory, COGS, and product buyback accounting
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP is required
- Demonstrated success owning month-end close and financial reporting
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with GAAP
- Comfortable working in a lean, high-growth environment where roles evolve quickly
- Previous supervisory experience or readiness to manage a small team
Please note that this job description is confidential, and we cannot disclose the name of our client until we complete a candidate phone screen. Acquired Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000