Senior Accounting Manager

Calbee America, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Calbee America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting to partner with operations and leadership on strategic financial decisions in a fast-growing U.S. snack business.

The role oversees month-end close, reporting, tax, and internal controls while driving process improvements for scalability. The ideal candidate has a CPA, 8+ years of progressive accounting experience (3+ in leadership) and strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, with manufacturing/CPG or food production exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls (SOX a plus), and tax reporting/filing.
• Experience in manufacturing, CPG, or food production highly preferred.
• Exposure to cost/project/payroll accounting and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes to deliver timely financial results.
• Provide technical oversight on complex accounting issues and new pronouncements.
• Oversee manufacturing and cost accounting, project accounting, and payroll accounting.
• Manage and develop the accounting team to foster accountability and learning.
• Partner with Corporate Planning, Tax, Operations, and Supply Chain on reporting.
• Ensure accurate tax filings and compliance reporting at federal, state, and local levels.
• Champion automation and process improvements to scale controls and efficiency.
• Stay current on industry trends and advise senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel – Advanced

Job description

The Senior Manager of Accounting at Calbee America is both a strategic thought partner and a hands-on leader, responsible for safeguarding the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our financial operations. In this high-impact role, you’ll oversee monthly close, financial reporting, cost accounting, tax reporting/filing, and internal controls—while driving continuous improvement and scaling processes to match our fast-growing U.S. snack business.

You’ll collaborate daily with operations, supply chain, tax, and corporate planning teams, providing financial insights that shape decision-making across the organization. The right candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with practical experience in manufacturing, CPG, or food production and thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Execute: Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to deliver timely and accurate financial results.
• Technical Oversight: Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and serve as the go-to expert on complex accounting issues, new pronouncements, and company policies.
• Manufacturing & Cost Accounting: Oversee cost accounting processes, project accounting, and payroll accounting, supporting operational and production teams with actionable financial insights.
• People Leadership: Manage, coach, and develop the accounting team (currently site accountant), fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with Corporate Planning, Tax, Operations, and Supply Chain to align financial reporting with business objectives.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure accurate tax filings and compliance reporting at federal, state, and local levels.
• Process Improvement: Champion automation and process optimization to enhance scalability, efficiency, and controls.
• Forward-Thinking: Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and CPG/food manufacturing best practices to proactively advise senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls (SOX a plus), and tax reporting/filing.
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or food production industries highly preferred.
• Exposure to cost accounting, project accounting, and payroll accounting strongly valued.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proven ability to build and lead teams, manage projects, and partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail; thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Calbee North America is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status or any other legally protected status.