Remote Corporate Accounting Manager

Summary

Join our team as a Corporate Accounting Manager and help build and lead our Finance & Accounting team. As a well-rounded finance leader, you will oversee month-end financial close, manage cash position, ensure compliance with government reporting requirements, and develop best-in-class processes to improve efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in accounting and finance for large or medium-sized businesses is required
• Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, or eCommerce, with a preference for food industry experience
• CPA or CA is a plus
• Understanding of technical accounting and reporting for private, multi-site (perishable) consumer product manufacturing companies
• Proven team leadership and development skills
• Strong reasoning and persuasive skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage relationships with all levels of non-financial management
• Capability to improve departmental efficiencies through process design and automation
• Ability to evaluate and monitor processes and controls to ensure compliance and prevent loss of funds through fraud or lack of diligence
• GAAP proficiency with experience in financial policies and procedures
• Experience using mid to large-scale accounting/ERP systems such as Sage X3
• Expertise in MS Excel with the ability to develop and maintain complex spreadsheets
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Slack, and other professional platforms

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month-end financial close
• Manage the cash position through daily monitoring of disbursements, receipts, and bank reporting
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Lead the corporate accounting team, which includes staff accountants and accounts payable staff
• Support system implementations where applicable
• Assist with annual audits and financial report preparations, including footnotes
• Develop best-in-class processes and standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and productivity
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and effectiveness of internal controls
• Motivate and develop accounting and accounts payable staff
• Support other activities and projects as dictated by business priorities

Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• 401(k) program + 4% company match after three months
• New Hire Remote Life Stipend + annual Nourish and Nurture Allowance
• Monthly Cell and Internet Stipend
• Quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries and Employee Discounts
• Up to 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave, Baby Steps Back To Work, 3 months’ supply of Once Upon A Farm products, and breast milk shipping service and support for those who travel after birth for the duration of your breastfeeding journey
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Time Off to fulfill civic responsibilities, including jury duty and voting in local, state, and national elections
• Medical Insurance for the employee covered at 100% on select plans, with additional plan options at a reduced cost to the employee
• Vision and Dental Insurance covered at 100% for the employee and dependents
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account (Medical & Dependent Care) and Health savings accounts for applicable plans
• Employee assistance program (EAP)