Senior Accounting Manager

Who We Are

Fooda pioneered rotating popup restaurants inside offices and now serves over 100 million meals in 45 cities. Powered by technology and a network of 1,500+ restaurants, we offer unique food programs at companies, hospitals, schools and more. At Fooda, we believe a workplace food program should be something employees love and look forward to every day.

Fooda is adding a Senior Accounting Manager to our growing Finance and Accounting Team. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of professional experience between public and private firms, strong technical accounting background, proven leadership, and a demonstrated ability to drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. This Chicago‑based position is expected to be in‑office a minimum of three days per week.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 2‑4 direct reports
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture within the accounting team
• Oversee month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the company’s general ledger and financial data
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support and manage annual audit requests
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate GL processes
• Implement best practices to accelerate the month‑end close while maintaining accuracy
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
• Support tax, treasury, and other cross‑functional teams with financial data and reporting
• Work closely with FP&A, operations, and business leaders to provide insights into financial performance
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and operational goals

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA required
• Minimum 8‑10 years’ experience in Accounting
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Substantial experience in people management; self‑motivated and capable of managing your team independently
• Player/coach mentality
• Very organized and detail oriented; high tolerance for ambiguity; ability to prioritize and multitask
• Effective communication skills to interact with all levels of our organization
• Expert with Microsoft Excel and high level of proficiency with other MS Office applications
• Assertive and confident leader

• Competitive market salary and stock options based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance plans
• 401k retirement plan with Company match
• Paid maternity and parental leave benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company‑issued laptop
• Daily subsidized lunch program (ours!) and free food and beverages in the office
• A fulfilling, challenging adventure of a work experience

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

The salary range for this role is $140,000- $170,000. The salary is dependent on a number of factors, included but not limited to: work experience, training, location, and skills.