Accounting Manager

Company Overview

We are a growing food manufacturing company with products for retail, hospitality, foodservice, and national consumer brands. With decades of success in manufacturing and co-packing operations, the company continues to expand its product portfolio, operational capabilities, and accounting infrastructure.

Our organization is experiencing significant growth and transformation, creating exciting opportunities for accounting and finance professionals who want to make an impact, drive process improvements, and grow their careers within a collaborative environment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to join a growing and evolving accounting organization
• High visibility role with leadership exposure
• Ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Opportunity for long-term career growth and advancement
• ERP transition and system enhancement initiatives underway

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager will serve as a key leader within the accounting organization and act as a bridge between the Controller and accounting team. This role will oversee daily accounting operations, own the month-end close process, support cost accounting and inventory analysis, and help strengthen financial reporting, controls, and operational processes.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger
• Produce timely financial statements and management reporting packages
• Support cost accounting functions including inventory, COGS, BOM analysis, overhead absorption, and production variances
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Production, and Supply Chain teams
• Perform inventory reconciliations, cycle count reviews, and physical inventory support
• Monitor production KPIs, labor efficiency, waste analysis, and SKU profitability
• Support payroll review and payroll-related reconciliations as needed
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance documentation
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Support ERP implementations, process automation, and workflow improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• 2 years of management or supervisory experience
• Strong month-end close and general ledger accounting experience
• Experience in manufacturing or food production environments strongly preferred
• Knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial reporting
• ERP system experience required
• Advanced Excel skills required
• CPA or CMA preferred

Desired Skills

• Hands-on leadership style with strong attention to detail
• Tech-savvy and process improvement oriented
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Eager to learn and take initiative in a growing environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Career growth opportunities
• Collaborative team environment

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