Accounting Manager

Accounting ManagerOur client is a U.S.-based food manufacturing organization operating within the food and beverage sector. The company is part of a larger internationally owned group with European roots and is currently in a development and expansion phase within the U.S. market. The U.S. operation is structured as a lean, entrepreneurial environment with close coordination to global headquarters.The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading and stabilizing the U.S. accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective cost and inventory accounting in a fast-growing food manufacturing environment. The role acts as a key liaison between U.S. operations and international headquarters, building scalable accounting processes while improving visibility into margins, working capital, and operational performance.Key Responsibilities:Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS requirements.Own general ledger integrity, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and coordination with external consultants during the transition to in-house accounting operations.Manage end-to-end cost accounting activities including standard costing, variance analysis (labor, overhead, yield, waste), inventory valuation, and BOM accuracy.Oversee inventory accounting and working capital management, including cycle counts, reconciliations, shrinkage tracking, and inventory optimization initiatives.Develop and maintain internal control frameworks, support audit processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, providing insights into product, customer, and channel profitability.Act as the key finance liaison between U.S. operations and international Group Finance, ensuring alignment in reporting and governance.Contribute to ERP optimization, process standardization, and scalable finance infrastructure development.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications and Skills:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred).8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including Big Four or top-tier audit/advisory background.Strong experience in manufacturing, food production, or industrial environments with deep expertise in cost accounting and inventory management.Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP with exposure to IFRS reporting environments.Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred).Proven ability to operate in lean, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments with high ownership and hands-on execution.Strong analytical skills with ability to translate financial data into operational insights.Excellent communication skills and experience working with international or multi-entity organizations.