Manager, Corporate Accounting - Remote

UNFI; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k)

Flexible PTO plan

Health benefits

Mentorship program

Developmental opportunities

Job summary

UNFI in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking a Manager for Corporate Accounting, responsible for leading accounting operations, overseeing cloud computing arrangements, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and over 5 years of experience, preferably in wholesale distribution or retail.

The role also involves managing audits, preparing financial statements, and maintaining corporate accounting policies. This is a remote position with competitive benefits including flexible PTO and health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting-related experience required.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Wholesale distribution or retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting for cloud computing and software arrangements.
• Manage monthly corporate close process and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and disclosures.
• Support internal and external audit requests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of US GAAP

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Overview

The Manager, Corporate Accounting, is responsible for leading the corporate accounting operations and assessments of significant transactions and new accounting standards. The role will have accounting responsibilities including cloud computing arrangements, internally developed software, share-based compensation, and LIFO. This position is visible throughout the organization and candidates must have the ability to coordinate and manage projects, be proactive, and deadline focused. This position will work cross‑functionally with stakeholders to assess the financial reporting and accounting impacts of transactions and changes to UNFI's evolving business. In addition, this role will assist with disclosures under US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations. What does it mean to be part of our Finance / Accounting Team? A role on our Finance and Accounting team involves helping UNFI maintain and grow its financial health as we continue to transform and scale. We need to ensure that our financial analysis and statements revolve around constant communication with our partners within the organization as well as outside to provide the most current statistics for our business health. By being attentive to details, trends, and inefficiencies, and communicating with our teams, you'll be key to our success and continued growth as North America’s premier grocery wholesaler.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting of cloud computing arrangements and internally developed software in accordance with ASC 350‑40.
• Oversee the accounting of share‑based compensation in accordance with ASC 718 and equity transactions.
• Oversee the accounting of LIFO in accordance with ASC 330.
• Research and analyze US GAAP and SEC regulations to ensure transactions are accounted for and reported in accordance with reporting requirements and document accounting conclusions in formal memos.
• Manage the monthly corporate close process, including review of journal entries and balance‑sheet account reconciliations.
• Update and maintain relevant corporate accounting policies, including account reconciliations, to implement leading best practices across the company to meet organizational goals.
• Assist with disclosures and provide support for external reporting processes, including 10‑K, 10‑Q, and 8‑K filings, by contributing to the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and management discussion and analysis.
• Assist in supporting internal and external audit requests.
• Perform other relevant job duties as required.

Job Requirements

Education / Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. Public accounting experience preferred.

Experience: 5+ years of accounting‑related experience. Wholesale distribution or retail experience preferred. Public accounting experience preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to partner with a multitude of key stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and the ability to apply accounting guidance to transactions.
• Proficiency with advanced Excel functions.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement effective solutions.
• Effective leader of a team with the ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment

This position is classified as remote, where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed by their manager. The position may require minor travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons. The employee will work in a temperature‑controlled office environment. The incumbent may sit for long periods at a desk or computer terminal, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday. Stoop, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required to complete job duties.

About UNFI

We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000 employees work across America in our 50 distribution centers and corporate offices.

Benefits

Competitive 401(k), Flexible PTO plan, Remote work, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, and other benefits applicable to specific role.