Manager, Accounting

Agri-Mark, Inc.; Waitsfield (VT); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Agri‑Mark is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting department and ensure the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting. This role will oversee the general ledger, AP, and month-end close processes, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

The position requires 10+ years of progressive accounting experience and advanced Excel skills, with JD Edwards or SAGE experience a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in accounting or finance required; MBA or CPA a plus.
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong communication and leadership skills across all levels of the organization.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; ability to multi-task and manage deadlines.
• Experience with JD Edwards or SAGE is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Manage GL, AP, and related close activities ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Analyze variances and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Oversee asset accounting, leases, reserves, and prepaid expenses.
• Coordinate ERP conversion and ongoing ERP improvements.
• Prepare and support annual tax provision and audits with CPA firm.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

BS Accounting or Finance

MBA or CPA a plus

Tools

JD Edwards

SAGE

Job description

How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture.

Cabot Creamery has held B Corp certification since 2012, and became the world’s first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

Salary Range for this position is $88-95k

We offer a hybrid workplace with three days onsite in our corporate office-Tuesday through Thursday in Waitsfield, VT or Andover, MA.

If based in MA, this role will require some travel to our VT office location.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role oversees the general ledger, supports month-end and year-end close processes, and ensures compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Manage the GL, AP, month-end and year-end close processes
• Review and process journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances
• Oversee general ledger activities, including accruals, deferrals, and reclasses
• Responsible for the accuracy of annual budget details loaded into ERP
• Ownership of the expense reporting module - Certify
• Manage balance sheet account reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies
• Ensure proper accounting for fixed assets, leases, reserves, and prepaid expenses
• Oversee the Capital Committee, and ensure that fixed assets are properly recorded into SAGE and ERP
• Oversee grant accounting management
• Provide accounting support with R&D efforts and work with 3 rd party CPA firm to ensure proper treatment of the R&D tax credit
• Manage and compile the annual tax provision for the company
• Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting
• Support audits and prepare audit schedules and documentation as necessary
• Mentor, develop and guide staff
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiency
• Lead accounting resource supporting the conversion and implementation of a new ERP system
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures
• Partner with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Payroll, and other departments
• Provide accounting guidance to business stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we are seeking:

Education Level – Required/Preferred – BS Accounting or Finance, MBA or CPA a plus

Work Experience – 10+ years of progressive experience

Practical/Technical Knowledge

• Supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of an organization
• Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task
• JD Edwards, SAGE experience a plus but not required

Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV‑related blood test, military or veteran status,or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.

Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.