Accounting Manager - CPG

Propeller Industries, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

401k match

Health benefits

Job summary

Propeller Industries, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager for CPG/E-commerce with leadership responsibility over client accounting teams. The role focuses on month-end close, financial reporting, and policy development for a portfolio of fast-growing consumer brands.

You will collaborate with Accounting Directors to manage client relationships, ensure timely deliverables, and implement robust controls across multiple jurisdictions and platforms. Remote-first with some in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of operational accounting experience across multiple clients.
• Experience with full cycle accounting for consumer product or Food & Beverage companies.
• Proactive communicator with strong organizational skills.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close for a portfolio of clients with international accountants.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and perform trend/variance analysis.
• Own general accounting processes, streamline workflows, ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Document complex accounting processes and controls for clients.
• Prepare tax and compliance filings (1099s, state filings, etc.).
• Support audits and due diligence as needed.
• Mentor and delegate to a team of Propeller accountants; collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

Operational accounting

Multi-client experience

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Tools

Dear

Cin7 Core

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

NetSuite

Shopify

Job description

Accounting Manager - CPG

Department: Accounting Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote - US

Description

Who We Are: We’re builders, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers who draw our inspiration from the incredible leaders we serve. Nearly 15 years ago, we set out to find a better way to help the country’s leading startups navigate the financial hazards that follow their first institutional funding. Today, Propeller’s 350+ full-time professionals on three continents are proud to be considered the premier finance and accounting partner to many of the most iconic emerging companies across the CPG, E-commerce, Technology, Crypto, and Professional Services industries. We are more than just an outsourced CFO and accounting provider; we are a growth partner for our clients. With a best-in-class technology platform, coupled with unparalleled data and workflow optimization tools, we give founders the visibility and confidence to make smarter decisions.

Title: Accounting Manager, CPG/E-comm

Reports To: Director of Accounting, Pod Lead

Location: Remote (In person meetings as needed)

Role overview: The Accounting Manager is responsible for delivering value and accounting services to clients from Propeller’s portfolio of fast-growing consumer brand, ecommerce and food & beverage companies. This includes leading teams of accountants to provide weekly, monthly and year-end accounting activities. This role specializes in CPG and/or E-commerce companies. The Accounting Manager collaborates and is supported by our Accounting and Finance Directors, as well as others at Propeller, to manage client relationships, oversee the preparation of monthly financial reporting, and develop and implement accounting policies, procedures and controls for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Reporting

• Lead month-end close process for a portfolio of clients, working with a team of international accountants to complete reconciliations and prepare supporting schedules as needed
• Prepare monthly financial statements including trend and variance analysis
• Own general accounting processes, including streamlining workflow and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
• Increase efficiency and document complex accounting processes with clients, including internal processes and controls
• Prepare federal, state and local tax and compliance filings such as: 1099s, Delaware Franchise, 3921s, etc.
• Support clients through audits and due diligence as needed

Client Services

• Actively engage with clients to deliver high quality service to a portfolio of clients in multiple industries
• Partner with Propeller Directors/CFOs to manage client relationships
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients’ accounting questions and needs

Management & Collaboration

• Mentor a team of Propeller accountants by reviewing their work and provide ongoing feedback
• Delegate work to accountants to balance workload and increase training opportunities
• Partner with colleagues across the company and within the team to implement and integrate new processes

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of operational accounting experience; multi-client experience required
• Experience with full cycle accounting for consumer product or Food & Beverage companies selling through distributors, retailers and direct to consumer
• Working knowledge of inventory management and systems (Dear, Cin7 Core)
• Proactive communicator with problem solving and organizational skills
• An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• A passion for supporting start-up companies, learning and driving process improvements
• Experienced in QBO or Netsuite and Shopify
• Advanced Excel knowledge

DEI Statement: At Propeller Industries, we encourage our employees and our clients to bring their true selves to the organization. We believe that a diverse team enables us to cultivate and improve upon our culture of inclusion and collaboration. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome the contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. So however you identify and whatever your background, we encourage you to apply for this role if you share our passion for helping great entrepreneurs build great companies. We look forward to meeting you!

Benefits

Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 plus bonus, benefits and 401k match

Current Benefits Offered: Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday pay, Comprehensive health benefits plus dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. HSA contribution, Paid Family Leave, 401k match and Remote Work. We also help you grow in your professional life.