Accounting Manager

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

Accounting Manager The Accounting Manager is a key leadership role within the controllership organization, responsible for overseeing assigned accounting functions and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies. This role leads components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, manages and develops accounting staff, and partners cross‑functionally to support business objectives. The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in maintaining a strong internal control environment and driving continuous improvement across accounting processes. Job Will Remain Open Until Filled Responsibilities The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
8–10 years experience in relevant field
Ability to meet close and reporting deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments
Advanced spreadsheet proficiency and experience with enterprise resource planning and close management systems
Adaptability and comfort operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
Strong analytical judgment with a focus on control effectiveness and continuous improvement
Results‑oriented mindset balancing operational discipline with efficiency and innovation
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial results
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation prepared by senior and staff accountants
Partner with finance, operations, technology, tax, and other stakeholders to resolve accounting matters and support business initiatives
Ensure effective design and execution of internal controls and serve as point of contact for internal and external audit requests within assigned areas
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while supporting system enhancements and automation initiatives
Ensure accounting policies and procedures are documented, updated, and consistently applied
Directly manage, coach, and develop senior and staff accountants
Set clear performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and conduct performance evaluations
Support hiring, onboarding, training, and succession planning for the accounting team
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department.