Sr. Accounting Manager

Sr. Accounting Manager

company information

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With more than $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

job purpose: The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the monthly close process and ensuring financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. This position will ensure that critical controls are in place. In addition, the Sr. Accounting Manager will provide analytical input, recommend process improvements, and assist with systems project activity as planned for a rapidly growing company.

responsibilities:

• Own the monthly financial close process, across four plants, corporate departments, and two accounting systems (NetSuite and D365)

• Review and post journal entries and accruals

• Prepare the financial statement reviews, including trend analysis and commentary with high level drivers

• Comply with financial consolidation efforts with Coca-Cola North America (CCNA) and supporting documentation requirements

• Review monthly account reconciliations and weekly bank reconciliations

• Direct responsibility for the accounting, revised estimates, and annual budgeting for two cost centers (Dairy Plant and Co-Packer)

• Continue to develop Standard Operating Procedures to contribute to an effective and efficient system of internal controls

• Prepare quarterly and year-end schedules

• Assist with audits, as needed

• Ensure that the work and that of the team is completed in compliance with SOX requirements; SOX controls are signed off on at required intervals

• Guide, coach, and mentor Staff Accountants

• Recommend enhancements to D365 implementation and assist in the second phase of implementation

• Recommend process improvement and action plans

• Perform ad hoc financial analysis as required

• Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned

skills/qualifications required:

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance. CPA and/or MBA a plus

• 7-10 years of financial experience; experience managing a staff required

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting. Proficient in technical accounting research

• CPG and/or experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

• Ability to develop high levels of credibility and forge solid and positive professional relationships with subordinates, peers, and upper management

• Proficient in Microsoft products, database software and other applicable accounting and financial software and systems. D365 experience preferred.
  

position location: Chicago, IL

reports to: Sr. Director, Accounting

exempt/nonexempt: Exempt