Remote Accounting Manager

Summary

Join Vital Farms' Crew and help us change the world one egg-cellent pun at a time! As an Accounting Manager, you'll develop and improve accounting processes, lead a high-performing team, and provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. If you're passionate about Conscious Capitalism, innovative approaches, and growing your skills with an industry-leading brand, we'd love for you to join us!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of public-sector experience, and CPA with prior national public accounting firm (Big 4 preferred)
• Strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), including implementing internal controls processes and documentation
• Experience in accounting, financial reporting, or other relevant experience with progressively increasing responsibilities
• Strong understanding of US GAAP as well as strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to motivate, mentor, and guide a team effectively
• Ability to travel 10-20% for company onboarding, team meetings and other business needs
• Strong critical thinking, analytical skills and problem-solving skills in closing process gaps and resolving issues, building analytics and analyses of financial results
• Proficient with MS Excel and advanced functionality

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, complete, and accurate reporting in accordance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and other regulatory requirements
• Manage and develop a high-performing accounting team through effective leadership, coaching, and mentoring
• Provide guidance and support to direct reports; Senior GL Accountants, AP Analyst, and Company Card Administrator by establishing clear performance expectations, providing regular feedback, and creating opportunities for professional growth
• Review and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance and the monthly closing of our accounts
• Prepare and review account reconciliations as well as variance explanations
• Interface with internal business partners regarding new business initiatives, including assessing the accounting treatment, reporting/regulatory disclosures, internal control implications and systems impacts
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate internal controls and process improvements
• Interact directly with the independent auditors to discuss and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner and facilitate the completion of our reviews and audits
• Oversee the accounts payable and Corporate Card programs

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1
• Free eggs and butter, along with friends and family discounts
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town
• Professional development opportunities