Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller

Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller Currently working with a dynamic food technology company that is growing and looking to build out the accounting functions under the Head of Finance. Position would oversee current outsourced team and build out an inhouse function, oversee the audit, and work with the head of finance on a variety of areas/special projects. Excellent financial backers and strong upside and growth opportunity. Qualified candidates will have 5-8+ years of experience within accounting and/or audit, and some exposure to manufacturing environment. Please apply for further consideration. The Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller will be tasked with creating and managing an in-house accounting function, team, monthly close process, and reporting structure to highlight a few key areas. Reporting to the Head of Finance, your expertise will play a key role in preparing and managing GAAP quality financial statements, all aspects of the month end close, Inventory, accounting systems, audit, and collaboration with FP&A. Responsibilities: Create and manage a comprehensive month end close plan. Including making journal entries, expense allocations by department, amortizations, accruals, equity transactions, AR and AP close & reconciliations. Balance sheet reconciliations including but not limited to cash, inventory roll forwards, prepaids, accrued expenses, fixed assets, equity transactions, debt, credit cards, AP & AR. Create policies and procedures for capitalization thresholds, cash management controls, approvals routing, P2P, and O2C. Monthly Financial reporting preparation including segmented P&Ls by department or business channel, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. Assist in the develop reporting segmentation and department expense tracking within the general ledger. Produce GAAP compliant audit quality financial statements. Cost of Goods sold calculations and Bill of Material management within the accounting system and collaboration with operations. Inventory roll forward, create new items as needed and capitalize overhead to the balance sheet. Track CAPEX and tie to the GL and develop a method to record disposals and when new equipment is placed in service. Accounts Payable management. Oversee a direct report and the A/P process. Maintain bill.com, expensify, and Brex. Maintain internal controls within accounting and cash controls. Support the Director of Finance in future audits, fundraising efforts, ERP implementation and financial analysis. Maintain the chart of accounts and general ledger in accounting systems. 13-week cash forecast development and management. Accounting expense analysis to identify cost savings, profitability and other financial analysis as needed. * Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA is a plus. 5-8+ years of accounting experience, public accounting audit is a plus. Very strong Excel skills are required including vlookups, pivot tables, if formulas, charts and graphs and data cleanup. Previous experience managing an accounting close, but ability to dig into the details and perform the work independently if needed. Experience with a variety of ERP systems, Quickbooks is a plus. Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with others at all levels. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $140,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person