Senior Manager, Accounting

RiseMe; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Health Savings Accounts and FSAs

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. in Tampa seeks a Senior Manager, Accounting to oversee journal entries, reconciliations, audits, and budgeting for the Canada unit with potential cross‑border scope.

You will collaborate with FP&A, operations, procurement and external auditors to ensure rigorous financial controls. The role requires strong accounting, analytical skills and experience with SOX controls, lease accounting and SEC reporting.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or Chartered Accountant designation.
• 5 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage Canada marketing, sales accruals and accounting.
• Ensure Canada bottle deposits accounting and SOX controls.
• Support audits, SEC filings, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide accounting support to marketing, tax and other teams.

Skills

Excellent accounting and analytical

Excel and Word

Team player across functions

Deadline driven

Attention to detail

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor in Accounting or Finance

CPA or Chartered Accountant

Tools

SAP 6.0

Job description

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table?

Summary Description:

The Senior Manager, Accounting is responsible for accounting and compliance matters, including journal entries and account reconciliations, overseeing recycling processes and audits, analysis and explanation of variances, and assistance with budgets and forecasts. Responsibilities will be primarily for the Canada portion of the business unit but could also include matters related to the overall business unit. This position requires strong accounting and analytic skills. This position works closely with other Refresco employees in accounting, operations, procurement and FP&A as well as external contacts such as auditors and recycling agencies.

Essential Functions:

• Preparation and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. Liase with the Capgemini India accounting team.
• Responsible for Canada marketing, sales promotional accruals and accounting.
• Responsible for the accounting and compliance of Canada bottle deposits.
• Perform monthly/quarterly SOX controls related to fixed assets, lease accounting, promotional accruals & month-end close
• Review of new and renewing lease documents for proper accounting treatment. Maintain master lease schedule.
• Preparation of audit schedules for annual audit and quarterly reviews by Refresco’s external auditors.
• Preparation of schedules supporting Refresco’s SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K).
• Assist with preparation of SG&A budgets and quarterly balance sheet forecasts.
• Responsible for ensuring month-end accruals of unpaid goods and services are captured.
• Provide accounting support to marketing, PPG and tax teams (i.e. capital expenditures, new sales incentive programs, Canada Revenue Agency audits, other)
• Review monthly broker and royalty check requests/backup for payment.
• Support plant controllers with accounting issues (i.e. capital lease set-up, amortization of prepaid, etc.)
• Identify and implement business process improvement opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned dependent upon business needs.

Leadership Responsibilities & Competencies:

Sr Manager

• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.
• Supervision may be provided through a team of subordinate supervisors and/or managers.
• Provides training, direction and instruction and conducts performance evaluations.
• Provides guidance and training on work standards and expected outcomes.
• Accountable for planning and evaluating performance, staff training and development, recruitment and may contribute to pay recommendations.

Competencies:

• Leadership - Foster a culture of empowerment by building relationships based on trust, lead courageously on a day-to-day basis, and inspire growth with a clear and ambitious vision that guides the collective effort toward success.

Required Skills:

• Experience with SAP 6.0 preferred
• Excellent accounting and analytical skills
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Strong team player who is able to work across multiple functions
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented
• Able to work under deadline pressures
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
• Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant designation
• 5 years relevant work experience in public accounting or industry

Working Conditions:

• Physical - Continuously sitting for prolonged periods using a computer, as the job is administrative in nature.
• Visual/Sensory - This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment - Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure. Attention must be concentrated in the face of numerous changing stimuli.
• Mental Stress - There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands. Continuous requirement of decisive action.

Travel Requirements:

• Based in Tampa corporate office with minimal travel requirements.

Other Duties

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffDays
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

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Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.