Sr. Accounting Manager

New Chapter; Brattleboro (VT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

New Chapter, Inc. in Brattleboro, VT is seeking a Sr. Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting to lead accounting and financial reporting for New Chapter, Inc.

and New Chapter Canada, Inc. You will ensure accurate financials, strong internal controls, and continuous process improvements to support growth. You will oversee AR, AP, and Fixed Assets, drive month-end closes, and deliver timely statements and tax filings.

Qualifications

• 7+ years accounting experience across A/R, A/P, G/L, and Fixed Assets.
• 3+ years experience managing others.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and audit experience.
• Experience with Business Central ERP.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end leadership and oversight for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Fixed Assets; ensure accurate transactions, reconciliations, controls, issue resolution, and timely period-end reporting.
• Ensure General Ledger accuracy and on-time execution of A/R and A/P activities.
• Ensure timely government filings including sales and use tax filings, annual reports and business licenses.
• Establish, document, and continuously improve accounting procedures, controls, and job aids for consistent execution and knowledge transfer.
• Lead monthly and annual closes with clear ownership, timelines, reconciliations, issue escalation, and continuous improvement.
• Review and analyze financial statements for accuracy, trends, and insights for leadership.
• Lead, coach, develop, train, and manage a staff of six with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Build cross-functional relationships to resolve issues and improve end-to-end processes.
• Lead process simplification using AI and digital tools.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Word

Outlook

Business Central ERP

People leadership

Process improvement

AI tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Business Central ERP

Job description

New Chapter, Inc.
90 Technology Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA

Description

Join an Award-Winning Team

For six consecutive years, New Chapter has been recognized as one of Vermont's Best Places to Work. As a certified B Corporation and a leading manufacturer of Organic, Non-GMO, and Certified Gluten-Free dietary supplements, we're committed to helping people live healthier lives while creating a workplace where employees can thrive.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Procter & Gamble, we combine the values of a mission-driven company with the resources and stability of a global organization.

At New Chapter, we believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

About the Role

As a Sr. Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting, you'll lead Accounting and Financial Reporting for New Chapter, Inc. and New Chapter Canada, Inc., ensuring accurate and timely financial information, strong internal controls, effective team leadership, and continuous improvement of accounting processes to support business decisions and sustainable growth.

What You'll Do

• Provide end-to-end leadership and oversight for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Fixed Assets, including transaction accuracy, reconciliations, controls, issue resolution, and timely period-end reporting.
• Ensure General Ledger accuracy and on-time execution of A/r and A/P activities.
• Ensure timely government filings including sales and use tax filings, annual reports and business licenses.
• Establish, document, and continuously improve accounting procedures, controls, and job aids to enable consistent execution, effective cross-training, and sustainable knowledge transfer.
• Lead the planning and execution of monthly and annual closes, establishing clear ownership, disciplined timelines, timely reconciliations, effective issue escalation, and continuous improvement of period closing activities.
• Review and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely distribution, while identifying significant issues, trends, and insights for business leaders.
• Lead, coach, develop, train, and manage a staff of six, building clear accountability, strong technical capability, effective backup coverage, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build effective cross-functional relationships with business leaders, functional partners, and parent company contacts to resolve issues, improve end-to-end processes, and provide accounting insight that supports business decisions.
• Actively lead process simplification to create efficiency gains, via effective use of approved AI and related digital tools.

What We’re Looking For

• Lead and energize the team to deliver accurate, timely, and well‑controlled accounting and reporting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and audit processes.
• High degree of proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Business Central ERP software.
• Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy while working with all levels of employees, customers, and vendors.
• Proficient at time management and able to employ critical thinking in fast‑paced environment.
• Highly motivated, positive attitude, and team‑player.
• Demonstrated ability to assess end‑to‑end processes, identify root causes and control gaps, evaluate cost‑effectiveness, and implement practical improvements that reduce complexity and manual effort.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience across A/r, A/P, G/L, and Fixed Assets.
• 3+ years experience managing others

This is a hybrid position based in Southern Vermont

The target salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. New Chapter considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‐term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon the company’s performance

Build Your Future with New Chapter

If you're looking for meaningful work, a strong team culture, opportunities to grow, and the chance to make a positive impact on people's health and wellness, we'd love to hear from you.

New Chapter, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer
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