Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant @ Roli Roti – CPG (Food MFG)

San Leandro, CA (on-site)

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant with CPG (food or beverage manufacturing) experience who enjoys being close to the product, the plant, and the people. This is a hands-on role with real influence. You will own core accounting operations while partnering with the Controller to maintain financial reporting and support a growing consumer brand.

You will drive process improvements, analyze manufacturing and inventory performance, and provide actionable financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior Accountant who wants to deepen their CPG expertise and grow into broader financial leadership as the company scales.

Own day-to-day CPG accounting

• Daily and monthly accounting, reconciliations, including month-end close
• Assist in preparing accurate monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare weekly payment runs

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns and regulatory reports

• Support the Controller in financial close, budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc analysis

• Lead all inventory accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and reconciliations between physical and financial inventory
• Partner with operations and manufacturing to ensure accurate costing, yield, and waste reporting
• Analyze gross margin by channel, product line, and customers

• Prepare monthly inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reporting and analysis

• Monitor and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support ERP and system enhancements as the business grows in complexity and volume

• Create cross-training and process documentation to ensure continuity and reliability
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented accounting function

• Experience in CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing accounting
• Strong understanding of inventory, cost accounting, and gross margins
• Hands‑on experience managing month‑end close in a growing environment
• Strong communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• High integrity, reliability, and attention to detail

• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with manufacturing module in ERP systems, Plex preferred

You’ll play a critical role in shaping how accounting supports a growing consumer brand. This role offers visibility and a clear opportunity to grow alongside the business.