Group Financial Accounting Manager

General Accounting & Close

• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations; support monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Perform variance analysis and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Support preparation of schedules, footnotes, and disclosures for external financial reporting.
• Deliver audit‑ready schedules and respond to external auditor requests; support internal control documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls.

• Oversee revenue‑related journal entries including sales deductions, allowances for returns, and promotional accruals in accordance with ASC
  606.
• Evaluate, maintain, and document AR reserves including bad debt, chargebacks, and rebates; reconcile gross‑to‑net revenue schedules and support management review of revenue‑related disclosures.

• Prepare and review entries for finished goods inventory including cost adjustments, write‑offs, and excess/obsolete reserves.
• Monitor inventory balances and partner with Operations on aging analysis, risk identification, and variance investigations.
• Support inventory‑related disclosures and audit schedules for external reporting.

• Record payroll journal entries, accruals, and related liabilities in coordination with HR and third‑party payroll providers.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure proper classification of compensation, benefits, and employer taxes.

• Oversee maintenance of the fixed asset sub‑ledger; record additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation in accordance with ASC
  360 and company policy.
• Review fixed asset roll forward schedules and related disclosures for external reporting.

• Manage the lease accounting portfolio including ROU asset and lease liability entries, modifications, and remeasurements.
• Coordinate with Legal and Real Estate on new and modified agreements.

• Prepare interest expense accruals and support debt covenant compliance tracking and related financial reporting disclosures.

• Identify opportunities to streamline close processes, improve reconciliation templates, and strengthen controls across assigned areas.
• Partner with the accounting team to document and update standard operating procedures as the business evolves.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; experience in a public company or Big4/regional public accounting environment strongly preferred.
• Experience with external financial reporting and audit support, including preparation of schedules, footnotes, and work papers consistent with external reporting standards.
• Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Strong CPG industry background.
• Technical proficiency in ASC
  606 (revenue), ASC
  842 (leases), and ASC
  360 (fixed assets).
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Net Suite, or similar) and advanced Excel.
• Excellent cross‑functional communication skills and ability to manage competing close deadlines.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee‑only plans.
• Annual bonus.
• 401(k) matching up to 3.5% of your contributions.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan, with company contributions that fund your retirement plan with company stock.
• Reimbursement for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees.
• Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance‑based pay increases.
• Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses.
• Base salary range $108,700–$145,000 plus bonus potential.
• Salary differential information available for remote roles based on location.