CPG Accounting Manager

Whataburger Restaurants•San Antonio, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a CPG Accounting Manager, you lead the accounting operations that support our consumer packaged goods business, ensuring financial accuracy, strong controls, and clear insight for decision‑makers. Your leadership helps safeguard the integrity of our numbers while enabling growth and scale. In this role, you make a difference by delivering reliable financial reporting and strengthening processes that protect the business. You serve with heart by mentoring your team, fostering accountability, and partnering thoughtfully with stakeholders. You win as one by working cross‑functionally with Finance, Operations, and business leaders to align goals and drive results. And you move forward boldly by identifying opportunities to improve systems, streamline workflows, and elevate how accounting supports strategic decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of key accounting processes
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), accruals, and general accounting principles
Experience managing month‑end and year‑end close processes, including driving timeliness and accuracy
Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis
Experience with inventory accounting, including standard costing, variances, shrink, and obsolescence
Understanding of cost of goods sold (COGS) drivers and ability to analyze margin impacts
Ability to translate financial results into operational insights and support data-driven decision-making
Experience ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
Proven people leadership, coaching, and performance management skills including driving accountability and continuous development
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities
Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy
Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners, including Operations, Supply Chain, and Retail Marketing teams

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA eligibility
Familiarity with promotional accounting, trade spend, rebates, or pricing programs
Experience supporting consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, restaurant, or high-volume, multi-location environments
Exposure to system enhancements or process transformation initiatives
Background supporting audits or external reporting requirements

Responsibilities

Lead accounting operations for the CPG business, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes
Review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial results
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and internal controls
Analyze financial results to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Partner cross‑functionally to support business initiatives and decision‑making
Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Coach, develop, and manage performance of assigned team members

Benefits

Competitive Weekly Pay
Bonus Program that scales up to 2.5X payout potential based on company results
5 weeks PTO
Flex Weeks
Paid Corporate Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
Discounted Meals for You and a Guest
Wireless Service Discounts
Computer & Software Discounts
Fitness / Gym Discounts
Awards and recognition for all you do
Retirement Celebration Program