Our client is a fast-growing, PE-backed food manufacturing company.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee general ledger maintenance and ensure accurate recording of all business transactions.
  
• Prepare financial reports, variance analyses, and management commentary.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies across key accounts (AP, cash, intercompany, etc.).

Accounts Payable Oversight

• Supervise end-to-end payment processing: vendor invoices, ACH, wires, and checks.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Audit & Compliance

• Support external audits, including audit schedule preparation and responses to inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.

Cost Accounting

• Analyze and maintain standard costing (materials, labor, overhead).
• Perform cost variance analysis and recommend cost control measures.

Process Optimization & Leadership

• Optimize accounting systems and identify automation opportunities.
• Mentor junior staff and support their development through training and guidance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of public accounting experience (Big 4 or Top 20 preferred)
• CPA preferred.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for improving processes and systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Compensation: $100,000 - 125,000 base