Sr. Manager, Accounting

Kinder's • Walnut Creek, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Accounting is a key leader within Kinder’s Finance organization, responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role leads core general accounting processes, including month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and income statement accuracy, while guiding a team to deliver against critical deadlines. This leader will operate at the intersection of execution and insight—driving to strengthen internal controls and partnering cross-functionally to support a high-growth, fast-paced CPG environment. The role also plays a meaningful part in audit readiness, financial analysis, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility
• Strong foundation in general accounting, financial reporting, and close processes
• Proficiency in large and complex ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities
• Deep understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and accounting workflows
• Detail-oriented with a high standard for accuracy and accountability
• Strong analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into insight
• Effective communicator and cross-functional partner
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public accounting and/or CPA certification strongly preferred
• CPG or high-growth environment experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis
• Oversee general accounting activities, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Support inventory and fixed asset accounting processes
• Support all internal and external reporting processes as they arise
• Assists in overseeing order to cash and procure to pay functions to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Assists in overseeing Trade accrual, reporting and compliance
• Provide oversight and support for payroll accounting activities as needed
• Ensure operational excellence across all day-to-day accounting workflows
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of internal controls and accounting policies
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company standards
• Support audit readiness and respond to internal and external audit requests
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to align financial activities
• Support financial planning efforts and contribute to broader business strategy discussions
• Serve as a trusted partner to leadership on financial performance and risks
• Supervise and develop accounting team members, driving accountability and performance
• Create clarity around priorities, timelines, and expectations in a fast-paced environment
• Foster a culture of accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401k
• bonus / incentive eligibility
• equity grants
• competitive health benefits
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed