Director, Accounting

When it comes to baking, BakeMark has its own secret ingredient: a team of passionate talented employees. For over 100 years, BakeMark has stood for excellence in quality and service, for our customers, our stakeholders and our colleagues. We attribute our success to our colleagues and their contributions towards meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders. We shall share our values and ways of working. We are passionate about the baking industry. We excel at creating strong partnerships within the company and with our loyal customers. We love to innovate and thrive to manufacture and deliver performing bakery products and world-class customer service.

With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and service. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with 23 branches conveniently-located across the U.S.

At BakeMark we appreciate our employees and their families and offer a competitive pay and a full suite of benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
• 401K (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Job Title: Director of Accounting

Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Corporate Controller
Location: Pico Head Office

Position Summary:

The Director of Accounting leads general ledger integrity and enterprise accounting operations, including consolidated reporting, close governance, internal controls, compliance, and process improvement. This role delivers timely, decision-ready financials to leadership and external stakeholders while partnering closely with the VP Corporate Controller, Treasury, and FP&A.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting:

• • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual entity and consolidated financial statements, ensuring GAAP compliance and audit readiness.
  • Set reporting standards and cadence to deliver timely, accurate results to leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Direct consolidations, intercompany accounting, and eliminations across entities with clear governance and accountability.

• Month-End and Year-End Close:

• • Lead the month-end close, enforcing deadlines, quality standards, and reconciliations.
  • Own year-end close execution, including coordination with external auditors and tax advisors.

• Internal Controls & Compliance:

• • Design, maintain, and strengthen internal controls over processes, systems, and financial reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, financial regulations, and internal governance requirements.

• Team Leadership:

• • Build and lead a high-performing accounting team; set expectations, develop leaders, and drive accountability.
  • Define team timetables and KPIs; lead performance management, development, succession planning, and mentorship.

• Audit & Tax:

• • Lead audit readiness, including schedules, support, and documentation for financial and tax audits.
  • Manage tax advisor and regulator relationships to ensure timely filings, compliance, and risk mitigation.

• Budgeting & Forecasting Support:

• • Partner with the VP Corporate Controller, FP&A, and Operations on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Systems & Process Improvement:

• • Modernize accounting systems and processes to improve efficiency, controls, and scalability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's preferred.

• CPA strongly preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3-5+ years leading teams and complex close/reporting environments.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.

• Experience in a multi-entity and/or international environment preferred.
• Significant ERP systems experience.

• Executive-level communication and influence skills to drive alignment across Finance and business leaders.

Preferred Characteristics:

• High ownership and accountability with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and controls.
• Ability to prioritize, make timely decisions, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across Operations, Treasury, FP&A, and executive leadership.
• Confident presenting complex financial matters to leadership, auditors, and external stakeholders.

BakeMark is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BakeMark via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written agreement in place for this position from BakeMark HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of BakeMark. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BakeMark as a result of the referral or through other means.

BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.