Accounting Manager

Performance Food Group (New); Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group (New) is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager in Englewood, Colorado. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading financial processes, supporting contract management, and driving continuous improvements.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, over 5 years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of GAAP. Leadership skills and experience managing an accounting team are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years accounting/finance experience is required.
• Experience managing Accounting/Finance Staff is preferred.
• Master's in Accounting or Finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end financial close and related deliverables.
• Support accounting needs working with internal departments.
• Ensure timely maintenance and interpretation of contracts.
• Drive process improvements related to accounting.

Skills

Strong understanding of GAAP

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Independent problem solving

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Power BI

Blackline

Job description

Job Description

The Accounting Manager will drive consistent and accurate financial processes for the area of responsibility and directly supports the accurate management of supplier and customer contracts. This position plays a crucial role in the evaluation of contracts for payments to customers and receipt of payments from suppliers in various negotiated programs. In leading a team, the Accounting Manager role will identify and develop value-added financial reports, identify financial risks and opportunities, ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, and drive key initiatives. This role is expected to identify process improvements, recommend solutions, and manage their execution while providing leadership and direction to a team of 1 or more accountants. The Accounting Manager will function as a team member within the organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best fit the needs of the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end financial close, including (1) providing month end closing deliverables, (2) reviewing and approving account reconciliations, and control activities, including (1) documenting standard operating procedures and (2) ensuring compliance with corporate financial policies
• Support accounting and forecasting needs working closely with internal departments/stakeholders, including Sales, Merchandising, and Operations
• Ensure contract maintenance, interpretation and contract reviews are being maintained timely
• Ensure accurate reporting and timely resolution of both customer rebates and supplier rebates
• Drive continuous process improvements through an in-depth understanding of the team's responsibilities. Implement, maintain, and enhance SOX controls and best practices
• Manage team to include staffing, training, coaching, performance management, problem resolution, etc. Develop career paths and promote a culture of ownership, learning, and high performance for accounting staff
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years accounting/finance experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, particularly revenue recognition
• Strong communication, independent problem solving, and analytical skills
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel including working with large, complex data sets

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing Accounting/Finance Staff strongly preferred
• Master's in Accounting or Finance
• CPA
• Experience in contract management
• Foodservice, food distribution industry experience
• Power BI
• Blackline
• Experience managing 2+ people in corporate Accounting/Finance setting
• AP, AR

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.