Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
- General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Accounts Payable and Receivable: Oversee the processing of accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate payments and collections.
- Manage Reporting for Key Accounts: Manage the chargebacks, discounts, and sales programs, in collaboration with the sales team for key accounts including UNFI, KeHe, and Foodservice distribution accounts.
- Inventory Management: Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to manage inventory accounting, including costing and valuation.
- ERP System Management: Utilize and maintain the company’s ERP system for financial transactions and reporting.
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of budgets and financial forecasts.
Accounting, Risk Management, and Compliance
- Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assess and manage financial risks, identifying potential issues and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Develop robust accounting processes for internal accountability and financial reporting requirements
- Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and reviews.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
- Review all ledger account reconciliations to include: bank statements, assets, liabilities, and credit cards; completed on a monthly basis
Cash Management
- Manage cash flow and liquidity to support operational needs and strategic initiatives.
Team Leadership
- Provide mentorship and guidance to the broader organization, promoting professional growth and development.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and reporting.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with US GAAP and a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Confident, high-energy, self-motivated, and a true team player.
- A motivated, positive, proactive, and transparent attitude.
- Passion for food, the food industry, and sustainability.
- Willingness and ability to communicate effectively outside of normal office hours, as needed.
- Ability to work on-site from our Philadelphia offices at least three days per week.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Experience with ERP system Oracle NetSuite.
- Proven track record and accounting experience within the consumer goods space.
- Experience in CPG required.
- Experience in the Foodservice space is a plus.
- CPA strongly preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish & English is a plus.