ACCOUNTING MANAGER

The Company

About Good Sense Foods

Good Sense Foods, a second-generation family-owned food manufacturing company, is dedicated to creating branded and private label healthier food products. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence has established Good Sense Foods as a trusted name in the CPG industry.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: At Good Sense Foods, we believe great decisions start with great information. We are looking for an Accounting Manager who can transform financial and operational data into actionable insights that help drive business success. In this highly visible role, you will partner with leaders throughout the organization to provide timely reporting, financial analysis, performance scorecards, month-end reporting, reconciliations, and financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. If you enjoy combining accounting expertise with business partnership and process improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

This position is located in our New Hope, MN, manufacturing facility.  It is not a remote position.

DESCRIPTION OF PRIMARY DUTIES

·       Work closely with the CFO in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting Department.

·       Oversee daily accounting functions, including guiding day-to-day transactions and journal entries.

·       Prepare monthly financial analysis reports and assist in month-end close and reconciliation of accounts.

·       Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including inventory and accounts payable

·       Prepare period sales reporting, capturing profitability and performance trends within the business.

·       Develop and maintain cost accounting systems for all production and finished good items.

·       Monitor, prepare and review production data to create ongoing scorecards, productivity tools and ad hoc analysis

·       Review and follow-up on production variances, with members of the organization and identify/solve root cause issues.

·       Assist CFO in budgeting and forecasting processes.

·       Analyze and report any inventory adjustments, valuation impacts or issues of materiality.

·       Create the overhead department budgets for use in the costing systems and review the monthly spending with department managers

·       Understand and monitor the accounts payable function to ensure the process is documented, implemented and followed by all

·       Become a SME and a super user on the company’s ERP and other supporting systems used to measure performance as well as training others on these systems

·       Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles & company procedures.

·       Assist in the preparation of year-end review schedules and other documentation.

·       Special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

·       Strong PC and spreadsheet skills, including pivot tables and advanced formulas

·       Strong problem-solving abilities

·       Detail orientated

·       Ability to analyze complex data

·       Ability to communicate well with all levels of management

·       Ability and initiative to implement process improvements

·       Ability to work under tight timelines and prioritize activities.

·       Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness

·       Understanding of GAAP

Desirable

·       Manufacturing and cost experience

·       General ledger and month-end close experience

·       Advanced data analytical skills such as Power BI or other business intelligence tools.

Education and/or Experience

·       Bachelor’s degree in accounting

·       At least five years of relevant work experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

·        Sit for extended periods of time, ability to type, talk and communicate, visual ability to use a computer and calculator, infrequent bending for filing, frequent lifting of up to 10 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:  Typical office working conditions: inside, climate controlled.

 Salary Range:

The expected annual salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. This range reflects various factors such as education, skills, work experience, certifications, and more. Therefore, the final compensation for the selected candidate may fall anywhere within this range.

 Benefits:

·        Medical, dental, and vision coverage

·        HSA with company match

·        Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance

·        Accident and critical illness coverage

·        401(k) with company match

·        Pre-paid legal plan

·        Identify protection plan

·        Education reimbursement

·        Company store and additional voluntary benefits

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Good Sense Foods. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.