Senior Accountant

Rotisystems; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Roli Roti in San Leandro, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant with CPG/manufacturing experience to own core accounting operations and partner with the Controller on financial reporting. This on-site role offers hands-on influence, process improvements, and opportunities to deepen CPG expertise as the brand scales.

You will drive inventory costing, analyze gross margins by channel, and support budgeting and forecasting while building scalable controls and fostering a collaborative accounting

Qualifications

• Experience in CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing accounting.
• Strong understanding of inventory, cost accounting, and gross margins.
• Hands-on month-end close experience in a growing environment.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day CPG accounting including month-end close.
• Prepare monthly and annual GAAP financial statements.
• Lead inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Partner with operations to ensure accurate costing, yield, and waste reporting.
• Monitor policies, procedures, and internal controls; support ERP enhancements.
• Develop cross-training and process documentation; foster a collaborative team.

Skills

CPG accounting

inventory accounting

cost accounting

month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Plex ERP

Job description

Senior Accountant @ Roli Roti – CPG (Food MFG)

San Leandro, CA (on-site)

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant with CPG (food or beverage manufacturing) experience who enjoys being close to the product, the plant, and the people. This is a hands-on role with real influence. You will own core accounting operations while partnering with the Controller to maintain financial reporting and support a growing consumer brand.

You will drive process improvements, analyze manufacturing and inventory performance, and provide actionable financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior Accountant who wants to deepen their CPG expertise and grow into broader financial leadership as the company scales.

What you’ll do

Own day-to-day CPG accounting

• Daily and monthly accounting, reconciliations, including month-end close
• Assist in preparing accurate monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare weekly payment runs

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns and regulatory reports

• Support the Controller in financial close, budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc analysis

Manufacturing, inventory & margin focus

• Lead all inventory accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and reconciliations between physical and financial inventory
• Partner with operations and manufacturing to ensure accurate costing, yield, and waste reporting
• Analyze gross margin by channel, product line, and customers

• Prepare monthly inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reporting and analysis

Build scalable processes

• Monitor and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support ERP and system enhancements as the business grows in complexity and volume

Lead and develop the team

• Create cross-training and process documentation to ensure continuity and reliability
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented accounting function

What we’re looking for

• Experience in CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing accounting
• Strong understanding of inventory, cost accounting, and gross margins
• Hands‑on experience managing month‑end close in a growing environment
• Strong communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• High integrity, reliability, and attention to detail

Technical skills

• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with manufacturing module in ERP systems, Plex preferred

Why join

You’ll play a critical role in shaping how accounting supports a growing consumer brand. This role offers visibility and a clear opportunity to grow alongside the business.