Associate Director of Accounting

Overview

This role involves overseeing day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements. The Associate Director of Accounting will also drive cross-functional collaboration and build scalable systems that support the organization’s financial planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models related to cash flow, revenue, and expenses.
• Partner with FP&A to analyze financial performance against budget and prior periods; identify and communicate key variances.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Provide operational stakeholders with timely financial insights to guide operational business decisions.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Manage external CPA review of financial statements, working directly with auditors to ensure an accurate and timely published set of reviewed financial statements.
• Oversee daily cash position by reconciling with current bank balances and forecasting upcoming liquidity.
• Forecast upcoming liquidity needs and proactively communicate risks or opportunities to the CFO.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to optimize working capital.
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to department heads, supporting data-driven decision-making with a focus on product costing and margin management.
• Work with Sales to manage customer deductions and ensure the promotion calendar is accurately reflected in accounting.

Accounting, General Ledger & Compliance

• Oversee and review all journal entries into accounting software to ensure accurate, up-to-date financial reporting (including cash, accounts receivable/payable, general ledger, sales, expenses, payroll, and related accounts).
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across financial platforms and tools.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement scalable processes to improve efficiency and accuracy within the accounting and finance departments.
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and roadblocks; work cross-functionally to develop solutions.
• Develop, document, and maintain internal controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Stay current on industry regulations, tax requirements, and best practices.
• Evaluate and optimize accounting systems and tools to support business scalability.
• Develop and maintain a Delegation of Authority framework covering purchasing, spending, CapEx, contracts, employee expenses, and payment approvals.

Tax, Regulatory & Payroll

• Oversee preparation and filing of quarterly and annual tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax obligations, including sales tax and payroll tax.
• Manage tax preparation and coordinate with external tax advisors.
• Oversee the payroll system to ensure employees and contractors are paid accurately and on time.
• Reconcile payroll records with general ledger entries and resolve discrepancies.
• Partner with People Operations on payroll-related compliance, benefits deductions, and reporting.

Inventory & Supply Chain Finance

• Work with warehouse/sales employees and an off-site storage facility to track and trace inventory.
• Maintain accurate inventory valuations and reconcile physical counts to financial records.
• Partner with Operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve inventory reporting accuracy.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting team members, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, People Operations, and executive leadership to align financial strategy with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred but not required).
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a senior or leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting systems.
• Proven experience leading initiatives, audits, or reviews; and developing SOPs or systems.
• High ethical standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail; strong organizational skills; and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ownership of work and willingness to learn.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information with integrity.
• Willingness to travel up to 10–20%, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in dairy manufacturing, co-manufacturing, CPG, or cultured product production.
• Background in product development or R&D, including formulation, process validation, or scale-up.
• Familiarity with Quickbooks Online, Cin7 or NetSuite, and Rippling.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $145,000–$155,000
• Full-time, exempt
• Full benefits included: health coverage, 401(k), FTO, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

Location

• Remote