Accounting Manager - CPG

Propeller Industries • New York, NY

8d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Remote Work
• We also help you grow in your professional life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees