Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

The Accounting Manager is an advanced individual contributor who provides general accounting expertise and leadership to support the quality, accuracy, and timely completion of General Accounting activities. This role executes higher-complexity accounting activities; reviews and approves accounting work prepared by others; assists in coordinating close activities; resolves escalated issues; and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, Ardent Mills accounting policies, and internal controls. Additionally, the role requires advanced interpretation of complex accounting matters, assessment of financial statement impacts, control design and remediation, reporting quality, and escalation of risks with clear recommendations. The Accounting Manager partners across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and the broader organization and provides mentorship and guidance to General Accounting team members without direct people-management responsibility.Own the end-to-end review and approval of journal entries prepared by the General Accounting team, as assigned.Own the end-to-end review and approval of assigned balance sheet account reconciliations and partner with the team to resolve discrepancies.Identify and drive issues to closure, clarify decision rights across the team, and escalate recommended solutions to leadership.Coordinate and drive execution across the team to support smooth month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a continuous improvement mindset.Constructively challenge assumptions, align stakeholders on accounting implications and priorities, and influence consistent enterprise practices without direct authority. Deliver team training and documentation, coordinate cross-training, and provide ongoing mentoring and coaching to build capability across the General Accounting team in processes and policies.Drive and own biannual, enhancement-related, and ad hoc D365 testing for areas affecting the General Accounting team.Drive data stewardship, standardized definitions, self-service reporting, dashboard or analytics requirements, automation, and appropriate AI-enabled opportunities that improve accuracy, controls, and speed.Support internal and external audits by coordinating documentation and analysis and partnering with the Technical Accounting team to resolve complex accounting matters and provide timely, accurate responses.Assist with the consolidation of monthly actuals and support the FP&A team with variance analysis, as needed.Lead cross-functional partnerships with IT, FP&A, operations, and executive leadership to automate routine processes and deliver accurate, timely insights that support the Annual Plan and forecasting.Lead governance and continuous improvement of D365 reporting and master data, ensuring data accuracy, consistent standards, effective controls, and alignment across Finance and business partners.Evaluate trends, identify root causes and emerging risks, connect accounting outcomes to business drivers, and translate findings into concise insights and recommended actions for Finance and business leaders.Ownership for process mapping, standard work, root-cause analysis, control enhancement, and measurable outcomes such as close cycle time, first-pass quality, recurring issue reduction, rework, and manual effort.Lead stakeholder readiness, training, adoption, and sustained use of new systems, controls, reporting standards, and ways of working; build bench strength through playbooks, cross-training, and succession support.EducationBachelor's Degree OR equivalent experience.CPA designation or equivalent, preferred.Experience8+ years of relevant experienceExperience performing, reviewing, and executing accounting activities – including month-end close, routine & complex accounting activities, internal & external audits, and financial reporting activities in accordance with US GAAP. Experience working in a food, ingredients, or manufacturing environment. Experience with process documentation, playbooks, and workflows. Demonstrated experience developing team members through effective training, constructive feedback, mentoring, and coaching.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP, reporting, dashboard, or analytics tools; Microsoft D365 experience preferred.Demonstrated leadership ability and effectiveness in working across functions.Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.Ability to interpret complex accounting guidance, assess financial statement impacts, and provide clear, well-supported recommendations.Strong understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, risk identification, and control design and remediation.Ability to critically review accounting work, identify errors or inconsistencies, and ensure issues are resolved accurately and timely.Ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly and concisely to both technical and nontechnical audiences.Ability to develop team capability through training, documentation, constructive feedback, mentoring, and coaching.Sound judgment and professional confidence to constructively challenge assumptions, escalate risks, and recommend solutions.LanguageTravel <5% Travel RequiredPhysical Demands and Working ConditionsLocation:Denver COAddress:1875 Lawrence Street, Denver CO, 80202Additional Locations (if applicable):Employment Type:Full timeAdditional Information:Competitive Compensation:We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $128,300.00 - $153,900.00, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - MIP, 15% Annual.Benefits:At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings with Company Match • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).Application Deadline:12/22/202612/22/2026EEO Commitment:At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.Role DesignationArdent Mills is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. This role follows a hybrid work arrangement and will be based in the assigned work location. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person from their assigned office location two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday), except when traveling for business. Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer:At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for: Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com SummaryLocation: Denver COType: Full time