Sr. Lead Financial Accountant

McKee Foods Corporation•Collegedale, TN

12d•$98,700 - $114,400•Hybrid

About The Position

McKee Foods is seeking a Sr. Lead Financial Accountant to join the Corporate Accounting team. This role prepares financial statements and disclosures in compliance with U.S. GAAP; supports internal management reporting and technical accounting research; and serves as a subject-matter expert for lease accounting and financial reporting processes; drives process improvement across reporting cycles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and financial reporting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification (active or in progress)
Demonstrated experience with period-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, consolidations, and external reporting
Experience supporting internal and external audits and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and external reporting requirements; including hands‑on experience preparing or reviewing financial statements and disclosures
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Advanced spreadsheet skills and experience with accounting and financial analysis software (e.g., ERP)
Clear, concise written communication (technical memos, policies) and effective cross‑functional collaboration
Ability to prioritize and thrive under tight reporting deadlines; strong organization and planning skills

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Public accounting (external audit) background
Experience with lease accounting, cost accounting, and financial statement & footnote preparation
Experience driving process improvement/automation (e.g., workflow tools, BI/analytics)

Responsibilities

Lead period-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and financial reporting
Prepare and review period-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements, including footnotes and required disclosures
Prepare and review balance sheet and income statement reconciliations; enhance the use of data analytics within accounting processes
Develop internal financial reports and analysis to support management decision-making
Assist with the annual budgeting process and support budget-to-actual analysis for management reporting
Interpret and apply U.S. GAAP and accounting theory to company-specific transactions; remain current on new accounting standards and relevant regulatory changes
Research new accounting standards and complex transactions; prepare technical accounting memoranda and maintain accounting policies to ensure GAAP compliance
Maintain, update, and enforce financial and accounting policies and procedures
Review, investigate, and resolve accounting errors, discrepancies, and customer service issues; advise management on appropriate accounting resolutions
Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors by providing schedules, walkthroughs, and documentation; respond to audit inquiries in a timely manner
Provide guidance and informal leadership to accountants and cross-functional partners