Accounting Manager - CPGDepartment: Accounting Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Remote - US
DescriptionTitle: Accounting Manager, CPG/E-commReports To: Director of Accounting, Pod LeadLocation: Remote (In person meetings as needed)
Role overview: The Accounting Manager is responsible for delivering value and accounting services to clients from Propeller's portfolio of fast-growing consumer brand, ecommerce and food & beverage companies. This includes leading teams of accountants to provide weekly, monthly and year-end accounting activities. This role specializes in CPG and/or E-commerce companies. The Accounting Manager collaborates and is supported by our Accounting and Finance Directors, as well as others at Propeller, to manage client relationships, oversee the preparation of monthly financial reporting, and develop and implement accounting policies, procedures and controls for our clients.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Reporting
- Lead month-end close process for a portfolio of clients, working with a team of international accountants to complete reconciliations and prepare supporting schedules as needed
- Prepare monthly financial statements including trend and variance analysis
- Own general accounting processes, including streamlining workflow and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
- Increase efficiency and document complex accounting processes with clients, including internal processes and controls
- Prepare federal, state and local tax and compliance filings such as: 1099s, Delaware Franchise, 3921s, etc.
- Support clients through audits and due diligence as needed
Client Services
- Actively engage with clients to deliver high quality service to a portfolio of clients in multiple industries
- Partner with Propeller Directors/CFOs to manage client relationships
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients' accounting questions and needs
Management & Collaboration
- Mentor a team of Propeller accountants by reviewing their work and provide ongoing feedback
- Delegate work to accountants to balance workload and increase training opportunities
- Partner with colleagues across the company and within the team to implement and integrate new processes
Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseQualifications:- At least 6 years of operational accounting experience; multi-client experience required
- Experience with full cycle accounting for consumer product or Food & Beverage companies selling through distributors, retailers and direct to consumer
- Working knowledge of inventory management and systems (Dear, Cin7 Core)
- Proactive communicator with problem solving and organizational skills
- An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- A passion for supporting start-up companies, learning and driving process improvements
- Experienced in QBO or Netsuite and Shopify
- Advanced Excel knowledge
BenefitsSalary range: $90,000 - $110,000 plus bonus, benefits and 401k match
Current Benefits Offered: Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday pay, Comprehensive health benefits plus dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. HSA contribution, Paid Family Leave, 401k match and Remote Work. We also help you grow in your professional life.
