[Hiring] Accounting Manager @Somewhere

Role Description

This role involves managing the accounting function across a portfolio of client brands in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.

• Own the full-cycle accounting function for multiple CPG client accounts
• Manage general ledger integrity and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and close packages
• Maintain organized workpapers and documentation in an audit-ready format
• Lead and execute month-end close processes
• Perform account reconciliations and financial analysis
• Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues proactively
• Ensure accurate accruals and adherence to U.S. GAAP
• Record and reconcile revenue across multiple sales channels, including Direct-to-consumer (DTC), Wholesale, and Distributor relationships
• Maintain accurate revenue recognition practices across omnichannel operations
• Process and reconcile distributor transactions, including promotional allowances, chargebacks, and trade deductions
• Manage deduction reconciliation for major distributors such as KeHe and UNFI
• Work with EDI integrations and distributor data feeds
• Maintain accurate inventory accounting in coordination with client teams
• Support inventory reconciliation and COGS analysis
• Oversee day-to-day accounting processes including accounts payable, bill payment workflows, accounts receivable tracking, and cash management
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for assigned client accounts
• Communicate clearly with client leadership regarding financial performance and operational issues
• Coordinate with U.S.-based accounting leadership on escalations and strategic matters
• Support and occasionally oversee junior accounting staff
• Maintain strong documentation and process discipline across client workstreams
• Help ensure accounting workflows remain efficient and scalable

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably with exposure to CPG, food & beverage, or consumer products
• Experience working with U.S.-based companies and U.S. GAAP
• Background in CPG brands, accounting advisory firms, outsourced accounting firms, or consumer product companies

Requirements

• Strong understanding of how CPG businesses operate across wholesale, retail distribution, and direct-to-consumer sales
• Experience navigating distributor relationships, trade deductions, promotional accounting, and chargeback reconciliation
• Required technical skills: QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and accrual-basis accounting
• Preferred experience with Cin7, Confido, SPS Commerce, and distributor EDI systems

Benefits

• Exposure to multiple high-growth CPG brands
• Opportunity to operate in a high-trust, high-ownership environment
• Work directly with leadership teams across multiple companies
• Develop deep expertise in CPG accounting, distributor economics, and omnichannel revenue models