What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance & Accounting Manager position at The Food Source International, Inc.?
The Finance & Accounting Manager is results-driven and detail-oriented with extensive experience in day-to-day accounting responsibilities and team leadership. Proven ability to streamline accounting processes, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and enhance operational efficiency. The Accounting Manager is skilled in managing daily accounting activities and adept at mentoring and motivating accounting teams to achieve performance goals while maintaining accuracy and timeliness. Dedicated to delivering data-driven insights and functional day to day efficiencies to maintain accurate financials.
Essential Functions: The Accounting Manager is responsible the day-to-day operations of the accounting department which includes all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, cash application and fixed assets. Ideal candidate will have manufacturing accounting experience.
Responsibilities/Skills/Abilities
Supervisory Responsibilities
Overseas and directs the daily activities of the accounting team, including staff accountants, accounts payable/receivable specialists, and payroll administrators. Responsibilities include hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating team members to ensure performance standards and deadlines are met. This role provides guidance and support, assigns tasks, monitors workloads, and conducts performance reviews. Additionally, the Accounting Manager is responsible for fostering a collaborative work environment, addressing employee concerns, and promoting professional development to build a high-performing team.
Backup: Assistant Controller/Controller
Physical Requirements
The Food Source International offers the following benefits to full time employees:
T ' Trust
Act with integrity and deliver reliable, thoughtful experiences that build confidence and loyalty.
A ' Adaptability
Embrace change and grow continuously by balancing priorities with intention and grace.
S ' Support
Collaborate and connect to foster creativity, unity, and meaningful relationships.
T ' Teamwork
Work together seamlessly to uplift, value, and align in pursuit of shared excellence.
E ' Energy
Anticipate needs and inspire with passion, enthusiasm, and memorable experiences.
Who we are.
The Food Source International is a taste and ingredient company with a pulse on what's next in the world of food. Founded in 1997, we prioritize high quality tastes and ingredients that provide unique solutions to the technical challenges food processors face. We are on a mission to vertically drive the future of taste, and execute critical outcomes for our customers through consociation, artistry, passion, agility, and accountability. We believe in perpetuating growth through our enthusiasm for people and our incessant drive to achieve.
Our passion for improving taste and health in food is at our core. We grow our customer base by hiring creative and forward-thinking team members who will put the customer's needs first.
EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by the law.
Essential Functions: The Accounting Manager is responsible the day-to-day operations of the accounting department which includes all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, cash application and fixed assets. Ideal candidate will have manufacturing accounting experience.
Responsibilities/Skills/Abilities
- Utilizes independent judgment to create efficient effective processes for day-to-day activities that impact the financial statements and the company cash flow
- Has authority to make decisions on all processes related to the day-to-day activities of the accounting department
- Oversee and manage the accounting team, ensuring they are effectively completing daily tasks such as invoicing, cash application, credit card reconciliations, payables invoices, landed cost entries.
- Monitors the work of the accounting staff to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies and standards
- Ensures strong internal controls are in place as it relates to the day-to-day accounting activities to safeguard the company's assets and financial data
- Handles escalated issues with vendors and customers such as payment discrepancies and outstanding balances
- Provide guidance, support, and training for accounting team members to ensure they understand accounting procedures and best practices.
- Organize workloads and staffing schedules to ensure that the department runs smoothly, and deadlines are met.
- Collaborates with other departments to ensure smooth operations across the company
- The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- 5 in accounts receivable or accounting department
- 2 ' 4 years of experience in a supervisory role.
- Proven expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation is required.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable management, and payroll processing is essential.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) is highly preferred.
- Prior experience in leading teams, improving processes, and implementing financial controls is a plus.
- Required high School diploma or equivalent
Supervisory Responsibilities
Overseas and directs the daily activities of the accounting team, including staff accountants, accounts payable/receivable specialists, and payroll administrators. Responsibilities include hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating team members to ensure performance standards and deadlines are met. This role provides guidance and support, assigns tasks, monitors workloads, and conducts performance reviews. Additionally, the Accounting Manager is responsible for fostering a collaborative work environment, addressing employee concerns, and promoting professional development to build a high-performing team.
Backup: Assistant Controller/Controller
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to Communicate
- Work in an office environment.
- The work environment: temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
- Full-time Office hours are typically 8:30-5:00pm, Monday-Friday with occasional overtime.
The Food Source International offers the following benefits to full time employees:
- HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL · 401(K) · PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS · TUITION REIMBURSEMENT· WELLNESS ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
T ' Trust
Act with integrity and deliver reliable, thoughtful experiences that build confidence and loyalty.
A ' Adaptability
Embrace change and grow continuously by balancing priorities with intention and grace.
S ' Support
Collaborate and connect to foster creativity, unity, and meaningful relationships.
T ' Teamwork
Work together seamlessly to uplift, value, and align in pursuit of shared excellence.
E ' Energy
Anticipate needs and inspire with passion, enthusiasm, and memorable experiences.
Who we are.
The Food Source International is a taste and ingredient company with a pulse on what's next in the world of food. Founded in 1997, we prioritize high quality tastes and ingredients that provide unique solutions to the technical challenges food processors face. We are on a mission to vertically drive the future of taste, and execute critical outcomes for our customers through consociation, artistry, passion, agility, and accountability. We believe in perpetuating growth through our enthusiasm for people and our incessant drive to achieve.
Our passion for improving taste and health in food is at our core. We grow our customer base by hiring creative and forward-thinking team members who will put the customer's needs first.
EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by the law.