Accounting Manager

Our client, a well known bakery based in midtown Manhattan, is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager. This is a temp to perm role, and the successful candidate will be immediately available to start a new role.

Client Details

A world famous chain of bakeries based in midtown Manhattan. This role is 4 days per week in office with 1 day from home and offers a chance to oversee a small team.

Description

This role will involve:

* Oversee and manage the general accounting functions of the company including, but not limited to general ledger; and corporate, state and local taxes

* Work closely with accounts payable, accounts receivable and cost accounting.

* Help with quarterly and year-end financial audit activities and oversee the company's internal controls framework

* Oversee the monthly close process, ensuring month end close is timely and accurate including booking and approving journal entries and reviewing GL details for accuracy

* Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled timely as indicated in the SOP

* Manage revenue recognition for the companies, including 3rd party advanced ordering platform revenue and manage the applicable receivables; and reconcile Direct To Consumer (Shopify) transactions

* Work with Cost Accountant to review, analyze, reconcile, and record fiscal period inventory, analyzing impact to COGS

* Present Bakeries P&Ls and balance sheets to the Controller and CFO as part of the close, including period over period analysis

* Work closely with finance team to ensure timely and accurate financial analysis and reports are completed

* Assist with all audits (financial, third party, and other audits)

* Prepare monthly financial statements for internal use

* Complete transactional tasks as assigned, including AMEX transactions, Sales uploads, and other transactions

* Oversee reconciliations of intercompany accounts

* Manage and complete the multi-state sales tax returns for all companies and ensure the company is compliant with the state requirements, including review of 3rd party filings (ie. Avalara)

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

* Bachelor's degree / master's degree in accounting, Finance, or relevant field

* 4-5 years of experience in full function accounting role

* Experience managing direct reports

* Experience with Payroll compliance

* Strong Excel skills with ability to build reports and models

* F&B Retail, Direct to Consumer and CPG experience

* NetSuite experience is a plus

* Ability to work independently, with a team and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high volume environment that emphasizes accuracy and timeliness

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Job Offer

Very competitive compensation & benefits package!

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