Manager, Accounting - Remote

Overview

This role manages the accounting process, including oversight of the accuracy and timeliness of month-end financial accounting and reporting into the consolidated entity in partnership with Corporate. The position interprets financial data to help drive strategy, inform business partners, and coordinate effective controls and efficiencies. It serves as a key contact for both internal and external audits and interfaces with all levels of the organization, primarily finance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the governance and execution strategy for the Accounting Operations organization, using strong leadership, communication, and collaboration to drive complete and accurate financials, internal controls, audits, credit and vendor management, and analytical variance reporting and communication.
• Collaborate with FPA and the business to drive analytical deliverables, including identifying business drivers, adapting reporting to ongoing business requests, and supporting.
• Drive efficiencies across Accounting Operations through process improvement transformations, including identifying opportunities to refine, standardize, automate, and/or streamline financial processes and operations to improve effectiveness, accuracy, and analytical capabilities.
• Proactively lead ad-hoc projects and analysis of key business issues to provide insight to senior leadership and facilitate action.
• Serve as a talent steward for associates by identifying and developing leaders for succession, empowering the organization with best-practice principles, and assessing opportunities to realign work and team structures to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a finance-related discipline (Accounting, Finance)

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive work experience in an accounting/finance environment with diverse experience in accounting operations and leading teams; experience in both public accounting and private industry is preferred.
• Food distribution experience is a plus.
• Broad and comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and practical application.
• Extensive knowledge of finance practices, accounting and auditing principles, and the reporting and analysis of financial and operational data.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a matrix structure and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to diagnose, isolate, and resolve complex issues and recommend and implement strategies to address problems.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate issues or points of view verbally and in writing to varied audiences.
• Effective communication skills, including interacting with senior management and influencing outcomes across all levels.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, and project or program management preferred.
• Ability to meet rigorous deadlines in a growth-oriented company, including multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze and define business problems and identify appropriate operational or process solutions.
• Solid values and ambitious standards of ethics, integrity, inclusion, and trust.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Exceptional financial competence, strong business acumen, robust organizational skills, knowledge of accounting systems and processes, and exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to grow and develop an engaged team and balance competing demands in a rapidly growing, complex environment.

Location & Work Environment

• Remote Role: Classified as remote. Associates perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates may work from the office but are not required to do so. Although not required to work from an office regularly, associates may be required to come to the office or other locations for necessary business reasons or if directed by their manager.
• Travel (minor): May require travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

Physical Environment/Demands (Office Roles)

• Most work performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods at a desk or computer terminal.
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• May use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment during the normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required to complete job duties.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• The organization anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual pay will depend on factors including education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Pay transparency is provided in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits

• Competitive 401k
• Flexible PTO plan
• Remote work
• Health benefits: first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Mentorship program/developmental opportunities

Additional eligible benefits programs may include:

• Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave
• 401K Program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance program
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting eligibility requirements and plan terms
• Benefits may be subject to requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements

Note: compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the company’s sole discretion consistent with applicable law, and the posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with guaranteed terms or a guaranteed minimum.

Equal Opportunity / Fair Chance

• Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Accommodation is available upon request for candidates during the selection process.
• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Organization

North America’s grocery wholesaler delivering a wide variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains. A natural and organic foods pioneer, growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace.