What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance & Accounting Manager position at Antica Terra?
Position Summary
Antica Terra is seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager to partner closely with the Vice President of Finance in leading the accounting function while helping modernize the systems, processes, and reporting that support our growing business.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys both technical accounting and continuous improvement. You'll oversee the monthly close, inventory accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls while identifying opportunities to automate processes, improve data quality, and strengthen financial operations.
You'll work across every part of the business, from production and inventory to hospitality and sales, helping transform financial information into better business decisions.
If you enjoy improving processes as much as closing the books, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Primary Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Management
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
- Research and resolve technical accounting issues while ensuring compliance with GAAP.
- Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis.
- Coordinate the annual financial statement audit and assist with tax compliance.
Inventory & Cost Accounting
- Own perpetual inventory accounting and inventory valuation.
- Oversee product costing methodologies and inventory controls.
- Analyze inventory, production, and costing variances.
- Partner with Operations to improve inventory accuracy throughout production, storage, and fulfillment.
- Coordinate physical inventories and cycle count programs.
- Develop reporting that improves visibility into inventory performance.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Leverage NetSuite and other business systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and eliminate unnecessary work.
- Develop management reporting, KPIs, and dashboards that support business decisions.
- Create and maintain standard operating procedures.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and practical modern applications that improve Finance.
Leadership & Business Partnership
- Partner with leaders across Operations, Hospitality, Sales, and Leadership.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives that improve business performance.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience leading the month-end close process.
- Inventory and cost accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of internal controls.
- Experience with ERP systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to improve processes while maintaining strong financial controls.
Preferred
- CPA, CMA, or MBA.
- Experience with NetSuite
- Experience with inventory and cost accounting in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
- Experience with process improvement, workflow automation, or business systems optimization.
- Annual performance-based incentive opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with a 4% employer match
- Flexible work environment with a focus on results