Accounting Manager - Food Manufacturing​/Distribution

Accounting Manager - Perishable Food Manufacturing/Distribution

Onsite

ISC's team of Hospitality Recruiters is partnering with a leading perishable food supplier/manufacturer/distributor with vertically integrated solutions all over North America, on an Accounting Manager opportunity. This rapidly growing company is not only well known for cultivating/distributing produce products and adding real value to their clients but also providing a positive and supportive workplace for their internal employees. In this role you will collaborate with operations to drive accounting efficiency and provide financial insights that contribute to strategic decision-making for the Eastern U.S. region.

The Accounting Manager will report onsite in the Fort Myers, FL area office during onboarding and fiscal year end, and then WFH 1 day a week thereafter.

In this exciting Accounting Manager opportunity, you will play a key role by leading and supporting the financial operations of specific business segments within the Eastern United States, overseeing accounts payable/receivable, P&L forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance. The ideal Accounting Manager will be a sharp, detail-driven communicator who can lead and learn at the same time, adding value to a dynamic team providing customized client solutions.

An accounting leader coming out of a large manufacturing or distribution company supporting multiple entities/operations would be a strong fit.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, required (CPA or CMA, a plus)
• Min of 5 years in Accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role over 2+ reports, required
• Current/Up-to-date understanding of GAAP principles
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in multi-entity financial reporting and consolidations (min of 3 General Ledgers managed within one role)
• Proficient in accounts payable/receivable, P&L, budgeting, and forecasting
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite, with experience using Power BI and Famous (ERP), a plus
• Background in manufacturing or distribution/food service/agriculture, a plus
• Cross-cultural Sensitivity
• Highly adaptable leader, who can respect the culture at hand, while garnering respect to influence change
• Bi-lingual fluency (English/Spanish), a plus

• High visibility to upper management and C-Suite Leadership, with opportunities to expand the role laterally and vertically, with continued professional development
• Make a key impact on an established (80 years) and rapidly expanding company with acquisitions in the works
• Align with a company well known for agricultural excellence and commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering high-quality products
• Rewarding/Collaborative culture, allowing you to be a change agent by making recommendations, implementing efficiencies, improving processes

• Prepare weekly financial summaries for Controller, including AR/AP aging, variances, and month-end close status
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accountants and clerks supporting a range of clients with unique operational needs
• Review and approve journal entries and ensure accuracy of the general ledger across ERP systems
• Oversee AP & AR functions, including billing, collections, payments, and reconciliations
• Manage customer rebate processing, reconciliation, and reporting
• Spearhead budgeting, forecasting, and profitability reporting
• Analyze monthly financial results against budget and forecast and provide clear variance explanations
• Partner with operations leaders to support financial/operational alignment
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive efficiency and accuracy across accounting operations

Please contact Jaami Clement directly at , .

Referrals - Do you know someone who may be a fit?

We gladly pay $500 for referrals that result in a hire and keep all referrals confidential unless you ask us to use your name. We're looking for a sharp and experienced Accounting Manager with up-to-date accounting leadership skills. Whose name comes to mind? Please send all referrals to Jaami at