Accounting Manager

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTING MANAGER

DrinkPAK is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support and lead the aggressive growth targets of the Company. This position will work very closely with the CA Controller manage the finance and accounting infrastructure and processes required to be successful within a fast-paced, multi-client co-packing environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who is energized by building teams and processes, and who is looking to grow into broader accounting leadership. This position will be responsible for managing the company's routine GL operations, month-end close, and cost accounting function, while directly supervising Staff and Senior Accountants, and partnering cross-functionally on annual audits, job costing across multi-client production runs, and ongoing deliverables as they relate to customer relationships.

LOCATION: The position is based on-site at DrinkPAK's facility in Santa Clarita, California.

TYPE: Full Time; Salaried / Exempt"

BENEFITS: The well-being of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer: 

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company  

• A cell phone stipend   

• Annual discretionary bonus  

• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and manage the Company's month-end financial close process (i.e. build and administer close schedule, review general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and journal entries prepared by the team)

• Directly supervise, train, and develop Staff and Senior Accountants, reviewing their work and building bench strength as the team scales.

• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and rollforwards.

• Analyze and report on variances between standard and actual costs, yield, and waste, partnering with Operations to investigate and resolve discrepancies.

• Prepare and review customer-level margin reporting to support commercial and operational decision-making.

• Partner with other departments to confirm proper execution of routine daily transactions (i.e. receipt of goods, AR invoicing and approval controls, inventory management and external reporting, expense reporting, etc.).

• Oversee periodic (daily & monthly) invoicing, including direct interaction with Company customers as needed.

• Oversee inventory reconciliations for Company-owned and customer-owned materials, and manage cycle counts and physical inventory audits.

• Design, document, and enforce accounting policies and procedures, including segregation of duties and compensating controls, to strengthen the company's internal control framework.

• Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal controls, and company policies across the accounting function.

• Lead the Company's involvement in financial audits and tax filings, serving as primary point of contact for auditors and preparing audit requests.

• Identify and drive process improvements in financial reporting, cost accounting, and operations support, including ERP system enhancements.

• Perform ad hoc assignments and special projects as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA or CMA a plus

• Minimum of 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior supervisory or team-lead experience; CPG, co-packing, or manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred

• Strong working knowledge of cost accounting concepts, including job costing, BOMs/routings, and standard vs. actual cost variance analysis in a multi-client manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting, including segregation of duties principles

• Prior experience with SAP B1/S4HANA, NetSuite, SYSPRO, or other similar ERP accounting software required

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a team of accountants

• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to effectively and confidently communicate with external and internal stakeholders, including executive leadership

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• A hands-on leader who enjoys building processes and teams within a close-knit environment

• Proven ability to work to strict deadlines and respond to changing priorities

• Possesses superior organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, tact, initiative, drive, and takes ownership of the role.

OUR VALUES  

Our company’s culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.  

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.  

• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.  

• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.  

ABOUT DRINKPAK

DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit www.drinkpak.com."

WORKING CONDITIONS  

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically.   

• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.   

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.   

• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit. 

BASE SALARY COMPENSATION RANGE:  

$130,000-$150,000