Sr Mgr, Accounting

C&S Wholesale Grocers•Keene, NH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Mgr, Accounting coordinates, compiles, and presents weekly and monthly management reporting for selected revenue and cost line items, including customer rebates and warehouse-fee up charges, that contribute to the Gross Margin section of the C&S P&L. The role ensures GAAP-compliant accounting and controls for these items and supports business partners in budget development and management. It oversees financial planning and reporting activities—including budgeting, forecasting, financial accounting, management reporting, and performance analysis—for selected customer- and vendor-related revenue and cost items and company inventory. Inventory responsibilities include management, accounting, and analysis of shrink, dead and excess inventory, and key inventory reserves. The role partners with Procurement leadership, customers, and vendors to execute customer supply agreements and vendor contracts. The position oversees recruitment, management, and development of employees, including establishing annual objectives, assessing performance, and providing development opportunities. The stated work environment is an office with a temperature range of 65°F to 75°F. Travel is not required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
7–10 years of relevant experience, including understanding of key accounting principles.
Proficiency in Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial systems and software, such as a general-ledger package or financial reporting system.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
Review budget and forecast analyses, including trend analysis and business changes.
Review variance analyses and bridges.
Coordinate with Financial Planning & Analysis to ensure consistent and correct representation in planning and reporting environments.
Ensure weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reporting is correct and accounting complies with GAAP principles and accounting policies by customer, product line, and location.
Work with the Gross Margin Weekly Reporting Manager on weekly P&L trend analysis and commentary.
Work with the Gross Profit Accounting Senior Director on quarter-end financial analysis for review packages, including budget and prior-year bridge files, segment gross profit analysis, and product-line warehouse gross analysis.
Review and/or present recurring and ad hoc projects and financial analyses.
Establish a robust control environment and document compliance.
Ensure balance-sheet reconciliations and journal entries are completed and reviewed.
Document procedures and ensure controls comply with accounting policies; assess the control environment and implement necessary changes.
Serve as a subject matter expert in analysis and accounting for selected company revenue and cost line items.
Collaborate with procurement business partners to understand business context and objectives.
Develop processes and analyses for efficient and accurate delivery of procurement analysis, planning, and reporting requirements.
Coordinate and manage documentation and information required by external auditors.
Liaise with internal reporting groups to explain results and unusual items.
Assess use of the Hyperion financial reporting system to automate and standardize tasks and optimize related processes.
Oversee employee recruitment, management, and development, including setting annual objectives, conducting performance assessments, and providing training and development opportunities.