Senior Accounting Manager
About The Position
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join its growing Finance team. Reporting to the Controller, this role will be helping to build the processes around core accounting operations while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across all workflows. The Senior Accounting Manager will own critical components of the monthly close and key areas including revenue, COGS, A/R, A/P and general ledger activity. This is a highly hands-on role, ideal for someone who can seamlessly shift between high-level technical strategy and detailed execution in a fast paced, lean environment. This role will be based out of our Williamsburg, Brooklyn office and follow Van Leeuwen’s hybrid work model and be in office three days a week.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
- 5 to 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong experience with A/P, A/R, general ledger, and month-end close processes
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
- Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, inventory/accounting principle, multi-unit environments
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Startup DNA: comfortable with ambiguity. You don't wait for a manual; you write it
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
- Must be comfortable working in-store scoop shifts as needed, while adhering to DOH guidelines
Nice To Haves
- Experience in CPG, food & beverage, multi-unit retail, or manufacturing is a plus
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute core accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
- Oversee accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment runs
- Manage accounts receivable, including billing, collections, and cash application
- Support and help drive the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across all assigned areas
- Assist with inventory accounting, cost tracking, and reconciliation processes in partnership with the Controller and Operations
- Provide recommendations to the Controller to improve internal controls, automate manual workflows, and build out the accounting tech stack
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
- Support internal controls and documentation
- Participate in monthly balance sheet reviews with the Controller and CFO
- Assist with audit preparation, documentation, and coordination with external auditors.
- Work closely with FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain and other teams to ensure accurate data flow and financial reporting
Benefits
- $130,000 - 150,000 annual compensation depending on experience, paid weekly
- Eligible for annual 10% bonus
- Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide)
- Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution
- 401k with up to 4% Employer Match
- Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
- Wellness Reimbursement Plan
- Flexible Time Off - No accrual required
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid one month sabbatical (eligible after 4 years of continued employment)
- Yearly Performance Reviews
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
