Accounting Manager - CPG
full-time•New York•$90k - $110k
About this role
Accounting Manager - CPG
Department: Accounting Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Remote - US
Description
Who We Are: We’re builders, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers who draw our inspiration from the incredible leaders we serve. Nearly 15 years ago, we set out to find a better way to help the country’s leading startups navigate the financial hazards that follow their first institutional funding. Today, Propeller’s 350+ full-time professionals on three continents are proud to be considered the premier finance and accounting partner to many of the most iconic emerging companies across the CPG, E-commerce, Technology, Crypto, and Professional Services industries. We are more than just an outsourced CFO and accounting provider; we are a growth partner for our clients. With a best-in-class technology platform, coupled with unparalleled data and workflow optimization tools, we give founders the visibility and confidence to make smarter decisions.
Title: Accounting Manager, CPG/E-comm
Reports To: Director of Accounting, Pod Lead
Location: Remote (In person meetings as needed)
Role overview: The Accounting Manager is responsible for delivering value and accounting services to clients from Propeller’s portfolio of fast-growing consumer brand, ecommerce and food & beverage companies. This includes leading teams of accountants to provide weekly, monthly and year-end accounting activities. This role specializes in CPG and/or E-commerce companies. The Accounting Manager collaborates and is supported by our Accounting and Finance Directors, as well as others at Propeller, to manage client relationships, oversee the preparation of monthly financial reporting, and develop and implement accounting policies, procedures and controls for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Reporting
- Lead month-end close process for a portfolio of clients, working with a team of international accountants to complete reconciliations and prepare supporting schedules as needed
- Prepare monthly financial statements including trend and variance analysis
- Own general accounting processes, including streamlining workflow and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
- Increase efficiency and document complex accounting processes with clients, including internal processes and controls
- Prepare federal, state and local tax and compliance filings such as: 1099s, Delaware Franchise, 3921s, etc.
- Support clients through audits and due diligence as needed
Client Services
- Actively engage with clients to deliver high quality service to a portfolio of clients in multiple industries
- Partner with Propeller Directors/CFOs to manage client relationships
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients’ accounting questions and needs
Management & Collaboration
- Mentor a team of Propeller accountants by reviewing their work and provide ongoing feedback
- Delegate work to accountants to balance workload and increase training opportunities
- Partner with colleagues across the company and within the team to implement and integrate new processes
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications:
- At least 6 years of operational accounting experience; multi-client experience required
- Experience with full cycle accounting for consumer product or Food & Beverage companies selling through distributors, retailers and direct to consumer
- Working knowledge of inventory management and systems (Dear, Cin7 Core)
- Proactive communicator with problem solving and organizational skills
- An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- A passion for supporting start-up companies, learning and driving process improvements
- Experienced in QBO or Netsuite and Shopify
- Advanced Excel knowledge
DEI Statement: At Propeller Industries, we encourage our employees and our clients to bring their true selves to the organization. We believe that a diverse team enables us to cultivate and improve upon our culture of inclusion and collaboration. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome the contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. So however you identify and whatever your background, we encourage you to apply for this role if you share our passion for helping great entrepreneurs build great companies. We look forward to meeting you!
Benefits
Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 plus bonus, benefits and 401k match
Current Benefits Offered: Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday pay, Comprehensive health benefits plus dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. HSA contribution, Paid Family Leave, 401k match and Remote Work. We also help you grow in your professional life.
What you'll do
- The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the month-end close process and preparing financial statements for a portfolio of clients. This role also involves managing client relationships and overseeing accounting activities for consumer brand and e-commerce companies.
About Propeller Industries
We help great entrepreneurs build great companies. Propeller Industries is an enterprise-grade financial partner that empowers the most ambitious companies to reach their full potential.. We offer a broad range of services ranging from CFO-level strategic planning to day-to-day transaction processing through our team of fractional CFOs and accountants. We have served over 1,000 clients - including 16 unicorns - across a diverse portfolio of industries including ecommerce, technology, food & beverage, manufacturing, business services and healthcare. For more information contact [email protected].
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What does a Accounting Manager - CPG do at Propeller Industries?
As a Accounting Manager - CPG at Propeller Industries, you will: the Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the month-end close process and preparing financial statements for a portfolio of clients. This role also involves managing client relationships and overseeing accounting activities for consumer brand and e-commerce companies..
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