Accounting Manager

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Department: Finance
Reports To: Assistant Controller

Chestnut Group is a trusted convenience retail brand, preferred fuels marketer and exceptional place to work in the tri-state area. The family‑owned company owns and operates gas stations and convenience stores under the Chestnut Market brand and is a preferred supplier for premium fuel flags including Shell, Exxon Mobil and BP among others.

The company has a growing portfolio of retail, wholesale and food service operations across the Northeast. Chestnut Group is focused on creating and delivering exceptional people‑first convenience with care – every experience, every time. Come join our growing and passionate team!

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely month‑end close processes, and strong internal controls across the organization. This role leads general ledger accounting activities, account reconciliations, financial review processes, and accounting team development while supporting operational efficiency and scalability within a growing multi‑unit organization.

The Accounting Manager plays a key leadership role in the monthly Profit & Loss review process, financial reporting accuracy, and continuous process improvement initiatives, including automation and accounting systems enhancements.

This position partners closely with the Assistant Controller, Controller, Financial Analyst, Retail Accounting Manager, and operational leadership to support accurate financial data flow across retail, wholesale, and corporate accounting functions.

• Safety – We protect the well‑being of our people, partners, and communities.
• Quality – We deliver unmatched experiences and service.
• Unity – We collaborate to achieve shared goals.
• Integrity – We do the right thing, always.
• Responsibility – We take ownership of our work and outcomes.
• Respect – We treat everyone with dignity.
• Empowerment – We give people the tools to succeed.
• Love – We bring passion to everything we do.

Our behaviors emphasize operating with excellence, creating welcoming environments, rewarding performance, communicating openly, staying accountable, and approaching challenges with a growth mindset.

• Oversee general ledger accounting activities including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial adjustments
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules prepared by accounting staff
• Ensure timely and accurate month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Maintain consistency in accounting policies, procedures, and financial documentation
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting standards
• Lead the monthly Profit & Loss review process prior to financial close and reporting
• Analyze P&L statements for accuracy, completeness, trends, and variances
• Identify unusual fluctuations and coordinate corrective actions with accounting leadership
• Partner with the Financial Analyst to align management reporting and financial analysis
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial packages and executive reporting materials
• Directly manage and mentor accounting team members
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff accountants
• Assist with workload planning, prioritization, and deadline management
• Serve as a technical accounting resource and operational leader within the department
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous improvement‑focused team environment

• Coordinate month‑end close timelines and deliverables with accounting leadership
• Review supporting schedules and financial reporting work papers
• Support internal and external audit requests and documentation preparation
• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting accuracy

• Partner closely with the Retail Accounting Manager to ensure accurate retail and wholesale data integration into the general ledger
• Collaborate with operational, billing, and bookkeeping teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and reporting issues
• Act as a liaison between…