Accounting and Administration Manager

Fresh Baguette is a fast-growing artisanal bakery founded in Bethesda, Maryland, in 2013 with a simple mission: bring authentic French baking to the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Today, we operate multiple retail bakeries, two production facilities, and a rapidly expanding wholesale business serving coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores 365 days a year.

We are passionate about craftsmanship, hospitality, and continuous improvement. Every day, our team produces organic breads, buttery croissants, beautiful pastries, and high-quality food made from scratch. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who want to help build a company—not simply maintain one.

Location:

On-Site, Fresh Baguette Headquarters – Germantown, MD: 19548 Amaranth Drive, Germantown, MD 20874

Schedule:

Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Salary: $100,000–$115,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced Administrative & Accounting Manager to lead the administrative and accounting functions of our growing company.

This is a highly visible leadership position reporting directly to the CEO. You will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations while supervising a small team consisting of a Accounting and Administrative Assistant and an HR Associate. You will ensure financial accuracy, improve administrative processes, and help build scalable systems to support our continued growth.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment where he/she can combine strong technical accounting skills with leadership, organization, and continuous process improvement.

• Competitive salary of $100,000–$115,000 per year
• Medical insurance after 90 days
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• 40% Employee Discount
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
• Anniversary Gift Card
• Direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to build and improve systems in a growing company
• Career growth as Fresh Baguette continues to expand

You are someone who enjoys bringing structure to a growing business. You are comfortable switching between strategic thinking and hands-on work. You naturally look for ways to improve efficiency and help others succeed.

You thrive in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve, and you enjoy working closely with leadership to help shape the future of the company.

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Monitor cash flow and assist with treasury management
• Prepare financial reports and management dashboards
• Ensure accurate payroll accounting and reconciliation
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns and all other applicable tax filings
• Coordinate with external CPA firms for tax filings and year-end reporting
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and automation

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the Accounting and Administrative Assistant
• Supervise the HR Associate
• Establish priorities and workflows for the administrative team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Oversee office administration
• Improve administrative procedures and documentation
• Ensure company records are organized and maintained
• Support insurance renewals, licenses, permits, and compliance activities
• Assist with vendor management and contract administration

Working closely with the HR Associate, provide oversight for:

• Payroll administration
• Employee onboarding and offboarding
• Benefits administration
• HR compliance and personnel records

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• 2+ years of experience supervising employees
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices
• Experience with Quick Books Online or similar accounting software
• Advanced…