Description:
Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team!
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Sr. Director of Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting, the Accounting Manager will be a key member of the Cumberland Farms Finance team responsible for supporting complex accounting decisions, automation initiatives, and various unique transactions as the business continues to transform. Responsibilities will include contract review, footnote support, and completing government censuses. This role will be responsible for the accounting for US and Corporate HQ performance pay. This role will also oversee the accounting for M&A activity in collaboration with internal groups such as operations and FP&A as well as external parties as necessary. In addition, this role will be responsible for leading the development of process metrics related to these areas.
Responsibilities:
1. Prepare or review all required journal entries related to areas noted above, including performance pay.
2. Oversee joint venture accounting, including dividends, valuation, debt guaranty, and all related accounting entries.
3. Review significant contracts and non-routine transactions to identify key accounting considerations and assess financial reporting implications.
4. Manage the analysis and reconciliation of all related balance sheet accounts monthly.
5. Assist with integration of policies and procedures resulting from M&A activities.
6. Prepare support for footnote disclosures that overlap with key areas of responsibility, including purchase and fuel commitments.
7. Coordinate with third parties, including valuation experts, auditors, accounting departments at target companies, etc., to obtain and analyze information necessary to calculate the opening balance sheet at acquisition.
8. Write technical accounting memos and perform accounting research.
9. Identify improvement opportunities to streamline processes and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness for all processes within the broader team.
10. Maintain and document internal controls consistent with SOX requirements.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Working Relationships: This individual has direct contact with most departments within the SSC and with the external auditors and internal auditors, and consultants as needed.
Requirements:
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Accounting or MBA
Minimum Experience: 5+ years relevant experience in accounting, with 1-2 years leading a team
Preferred Experience: Retail industry experience, experience with Oracle ERP, experience at a company with global operations
Licenses/Certifications: Active CPA license required
Soft Skills/Competencies:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong Presentation Skills
Ability to foster teamwork and build collaborative relationships
Strong interpersonal skills
Must possess analytical abilities, act strategically and plan and manage execution of initiatives
Passion for detail and meeting deadlines
Strong organizational skills to include effective time management in all key responsibilities of the role.
Readily identify needs and requirements and establish plans and processes to ensure successful results.
Ability to establish positive working relationships across the organization and with service providers
Travel: Minimal travel required on as needed basis
Hours & Conditions: Monday - Friday 8 hour days in office setting with hybrid schedule available
Physical Requirements: Minimal physical effort required, sitting / standing at computer for long periods of time. Ability to maneuver and lift 10 lbs.
Additional Info:
At Cumberland Farms, it's important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.
Consistent with Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law, we're sharing the base salary range for this position. Final pay within this range will be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications. Base pay represents just one part of our total rewards approach. We're proud to offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits that invest in your overall growth, well-being, and career journey.
