Leads accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close, U.S. GAAP compliance, financial reporting, cost accounting, tax filings, internal controls, and process improvement. Manages and develops the accounting team while partnering with operations, supply chain, tax, and corporate planning. Provides financial insights to leadership and supports scalable processes in a manufacturing or consumer packaged goods environment.
Position Summary:
The Senior Manager of Accounting at Calbee America is both a strategic thought partner and a hands-on leader, responsible for safeguarding the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our financial operations. In this high-impact role, you’ll oversee monthly close, financial reporting, cost accounting, tax reporting/filing, and internal controls—while driving continuous improvement and scaling processes to match our fast-growing U.S. snack business.
You’ll collaborate daily with operations, supply chain, tax, and corporate planning teams, providing financial insights that shape decision-making across the organization. The right candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with practical experience in manufacturing, CPG, or food production and thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead & Execute: Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to deliver timely and accurate financial results.
- Technical Oversight: Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and serve as the go-to expert on complex accounting issues, new pronouncements, and company policies.
- Manufacturing & Cost Accounting: Oversee cost accounting processes, project accounting, and payroll accounting, supporting operational and production teams with actionable financial insights.
- People Leadership: Manage, coach, and develop the accounting team (currently site accountant), fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with Corporate Planning, Tax, Operations, and Supply Chain to align financial reporting with business objectives.
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensure accurate tax filings and compliance reporting at federal, state, and local levels.
- Process Improvement: Champion automation and process optimization to enhance scalability, efficiency, and controls.
- Forward-Thinking: Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and CPG/food manufacturing best practices to proactively advise senior leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls (SOX a plus), and tax reporting/filing.
- Experience in manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or food production industries highly preferred.
- Exposure to cost accounting, project accounting, and payroll accounting strongly valued.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Proven ability to build and lead teams, manage projects, and partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail; thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Calbee North America is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status or any other legally protected status.
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