Accounting Manager - CPG & E-CommerceDepartment: Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Remote - US
DescriptionRole OverviewWe are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to join our growing finance team. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong accounting controls, and supporting the rapid growth of a multi-channel CPG business. The Accounting Manager will own the month-end close process, oversee key accounting functions, mentor junior staff, and drive process improvements across the organization.
The ideal candidate has experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), inventory accounting, and e-commerce operations, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This is a working manager position requiring both strategic thinking and daily execution.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and organize the month-end close process, achieving a close within three business days.
- Reconcile revenue and cost of goods sold (COGS) across Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, wholesale distributors, and other sales channels in accordance with ASC 606.
- Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and account reconciliations.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, wholesale customer invoicing, collections, vendor onboarding, W-9/W-8 collection, and annual 1099 reporting.
- Review weekly accounts receivable aging reports and partner with customers to resolve payment disputes, deductions, and chargebacks.
- Supervise and train junior accountants responsible for bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, customer payment applications, and other daily accounting functions.
- Review customer deductions, rebates, promotional allowances, and chargebacks to ensure accurate accounting treatment.
- Manage inventory accounting and reconcile inventory balances, inventory adjustments, and cost of goods sold.
- Oversee sales tax compliance across multiple states, including reviewing filings prepared by Numeral, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring timely filing and payment.
- Prepare and upload wholesale sales data to Numeral monthly.
- Process semi-monthly payroll through Rippling and review payroll reports for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
- Support audits and tax engagements by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.
- Mentor and develop junior accounting staff through coaching, performance feedback, and delegation of responsibilities.
- Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and scalability as the company continues to grow.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations and Sales, and Leadership teams on projects that improve financial visibility and operational efficiency.
Qualifications and Experience- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a CPG, food & beverage, dietary supplement, manufacturing, or e-commerce environment.
- Experience managing the full accounting cycle for companies selling through a combination of direct-to-consumer, Amazon, wholesale, and retail channels.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and cost accounting.
- Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
- Experience with QuickBooks Online, Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, Rippling, and sales tax software platforms.
- CPA certification or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Compensation & BenefitsSalary: $130,000-$150,000 plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, paid family leave, and remote work flexibility.
