Manager, Accounting - Remote

Overview

This role manages the accounting process, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of month-end financial accounting and reporting into the consolidated entity through partnership with Corporate. The position interprets financial data to support strategy, inform business partners, and coordinate cross-functional controls and efficiencies. It serves as the key contact for both internal and external audits and interfaces with all levels of the organization, with primary interaction with finance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage governance and execution strategy for the Accounting Operations organization, providing strong leadership, communication, and collaboration with cross-functional partners.
• 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 deliver analytical outputs, including identifying business drivers, adapting reporting to ongoing business requests, and supporting related needs.
• Drive efficiencies across Accounting Operations through continuous improvement, including process improvement transformations and the identification of 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 support 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/Certifications

• 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 its 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 of the organization.
• Experience diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively articulate an issue or point of view to a varied audience both verbally and in writing.
• Effective communication skills, including demonstrated ability to interact with senior management and influence outcomes across all levels of the organization.
• 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; ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated 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, and knowledge of accounting systems and processes.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to grow and develop a highly engaged team.
• Ability to balance demands of a rapidly growing, complex environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in public accounting and private industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, and project or program management.
• Food distribution experience.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

• Remote role: This position is classified as remote, with work performed from the associate’s primary residence. Remote associates may work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office regularly, they 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.

Additional Information

• Office environment: Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. The incumbent may sit for long periods at a desk or computer terminal.
• Physical demands include regularly required sitting, use of hands to finger/handle/feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing; use of calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment; and stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the job selection process. Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Note on Pay Transparency

Pay rate/range will depend on factors including education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. This job posting is not an offer of employment with certain terms and should not be construed as a guaranteed minimum.