Sr. Accounting Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

New Chapter, Inc. seeks a Sr. Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting to lead AR, AP, and Fixed Assets, oversee general ledger accuracy, and drive timely financial reporting for both New Chapter, Inc. and New Chapter Canada, Inc. This role requires strong GAAP knowledge and strong leadership skills.

You will build and optimize accounting procedures, mentor a six-person team, and collaborate with business leaders and the parent company to enable informed decision-making and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GAAP and audit processes.
• Experience leading accounting teams and driving process improvements.
• Proven ability to manage month-end close and financial reporting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end leadership for AR, AP, and Fixed Assets, including reconciliations and period-end reporting.
• Ensure GL accuracy and on-time AR/AP activities.
• Lead monthly and annual closes with clear ownership and timelines.
• Manage a staff of six and develop talent.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and parent company contacts.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Audit processes

Leadership

Complex financial analysis

Critical thinking

Education

Accounting degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Business Central ERP

Job 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

• Accounting degree preferred.
• 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

Compensation & Benefits

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.

• 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
• 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.

New Chapter, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer
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