Distribution Accounting Manager

McLane • Carrollton, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Accounting Manager develops, manages, and analyzes various accounting systems, processes and practices unique to the Food Distribution industry. Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is met. Provides an analytical review of critical data used in making decisions, which impact the overall profitability and success of the business unit. This position will require the candidate to report and work from the office on a regular basis. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Carrollton, TX.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major or primary emphasis in accounting.
• Five or more years' experience in the Restaurant industry this would include good working knowledge of sales and pricing laws and rulings in various states.
• Candidate would have passed the uniform CPA exam or will pass the exam within 2 years of hire.
• Working knowledge of various McLane operating systems preferred.
• Familiar with the key elements associated with cigarette, tobacco, and other excise taxes.
• Able to identify and work through problems and conflicting issues in a clear and diplomatic manner.
• Able to review and interpret data, transactions, policies, and business practices.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role.
• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of various McLane operating systems

Responsibilities

• Recommend, develop, and implement accounting systems that bring automation, accuracy in reporting, and the ability to monitor business processes within the business unit.
• Manage every aspect of the financial period close process for the divisions to ensure continuous reliability and accuracy improvements, and error identification, all of which have a significant and unique impact on profitability.
• Manage and maintain the master budgets (annual operating and capital budgets) and participates in the affirmation process.
• Act as liaison between division and Restaurant accounting groups.
• Advise and assist in monitoring compliance to GAAP, Sarbanes/Oxley (SOX) controls, and other internal policies and best practices – to ensure a high level of consistency in the data as well as ensuring that McLane is in compliance with all defined standards.
• Monitor, evaluate, and provide continuous improvement and ownership to several key internal systems so that these unique industry systems meet or exceed the user’s expectation and purpose for which they were created.
• Organize, direct, and implement various accounting projects.
• Monitor contractual obligations on customer rebates, if applicable.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, as assigned, to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Strategically manage bottom line profitability of the business units and customer/vendor alliances.
• Assist in the review, revision, and/or creation of accounting policies.
• Keep abreast of GAAP accounting and SOX key controls that impact our business.
• Possess and/or develop the management level core competencies required for this position.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend changes on customer Proformas, as assigned, to provide management with a clear picture of the profitability of that specific account or group.

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Pet insurance
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Employee assistance programs
• Discount programs
• Tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager