Senior Accounting Manager

Calbee • Los Angeles, CA

21d

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Accounting at Calbee America is a strategic thought partner and hands-on leader responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial operations. The role oversees monthly close, financial reporting, cost accounting, tax reporting and filing, and internal controls, while improving and scaling processes for the company’s growing U.S. snack business.

The Senior Accounting Manager collaborates with operations, supply chain, tax, and corporate planning teams, providing financial insights to support organizational decision-making. The role calls for strong technical accounting expertise and practical experience in manufacturing, CPG, or food production, along with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and tax reporting and filing.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams, manage projects, and partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• High integrity, accountability, and attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or food production.
• Exposure to cost accounting, project accounting, and payroll accounting.
• Knowledge of SOX internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to deliver timely and accurate financial results.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and provide expertise on complex accounting issues, new pronouncements, and company policies.
• Oversee cost accounting, project accounting, and payroll accounting, and support operational and production teams with financial insights.
• Manage, coach, and develop the accounting team, currently consisting of a site accountant.
• Partner with Corporate Planning, Tax, Operations, and Supply Chain to align financial reporting with business objectives.
• Ensure accurate tax filings and compliance reporting at federal, state, and local levels.
• Lead automation and process optimization to improve scalability, efficiency, and controls.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and CPG and food manufacturing best practices to advise senior leadership.

What This Job Offers

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