Senior Accountant

ForceBrands; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food and beverage company in Bayonne, New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial reporting and support operations across multiple entities. This hands-on role offers a collaborative culture, exposure to various business lines, and a clear path for growth into a Controller-level position. Ideal candidates will be strategic thinkers with strong analytical skills and a solid accounting foundation.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical chops with a strategic mindset.
• Eager to learn beyond the numbers.
• Background in accounting, CPA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own quarterly financial reporting and liaise with external accountants.
• Oversee royalty tracking and contract compliance.
• Support centralized finance across multiple entities.
• Work cross-functionally with operations and supply chain.
• Contribute to major ERP transformation.

Skills

Strategic thinker

Strong analytical skills

Curious and proactive

Solid accounting foundation

Comfortable in a lean environment

Job description

Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Overview

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, family-owned food and beverage company to find a Senior Accountant who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and make a meaningful impact across multiple operating businesses. This is a high-visibility, hands-on role supporting finance and operations across a dynamic portfolio.

What You’ll Do

• Own quarterly financial reporting and liaise with external accountants
• Oversee royalty tracking, contract compliance, and internal analytics
• Support centralized finance across multiple entities (U.S. and Canada)
• Work cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and IT
• Contribute to a major ERP transformation
• Serve as a key resource to leadership—bringing insights, accuracy, and integrity

What We’re Looking For

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical chops
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn the business beyond the numbers
• Comfortable in a lean, entrepreneurial environment
• Solid accounting foundation (CPA a plus, but not required)
• Industry background is open—just bring the right mindset

Why This Role

• Be part of a company that’s investing in technology, growth, and its people
• Get exposure to operations across multiple business lines
• Clear path to grow into a Controller-level role
• Collaborative, open-door culture with flexibility when life happens

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing