Senior Accountant
About The Position
Roli Roti is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant with consumer packaged goods (CPG), food and beverage, or manufacturing accounting experience. Based on-site in San Leandro, California, the role owns core accounting operations and partners with the Controller to maintain financial reporting and support a growing consumer brand. The Senior Accountant will improve processes, analyze manufacturing and inventory performance, and provide actionable financial insights for operational and strategic decisions. The position offers visibility and an opportunity to grow into broader financial leadership as the business scales.
Requirements
- Experience in CPG, food and beverage, or manufacturing accounting.
- Strong understanding of inventory, cost accounting, and gross margins.
- Hands-on experience managing month-end close in a growing environment.
- Strong communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- High integrity, reliability, and attention to detail.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Experience with manufacturing modules in ERP systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Plex ERP.
Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day CPG accounting, including daily and monthly accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Assist in preparing accurate monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Prepare weekly payment runs.
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns and regulatory reports.
- Support the Controller with financial close, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis.
- Lead inventory accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and reconciliation of physical and financial inventory.
- Partner with operations and manufacturing to ensure accurate costing, yield, and waste reporting.
- Analyze gross margin by channel, product line, and customer.
- Prepare monthly inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reporting and analysis.
- Monitor and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Support ERP and system enhancements as business complexity and volume grow.
- Create cross-training and process documentation to ensure continuity and reliability.
- Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented accounting function.
Benefits
- Visibility and an opportunity to grow alongside the business, including potential growth into broader financial leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
