Sr Manager, Accounting

KeHE Distributors; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors is an employee‑owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, dedicated to making a positive impact and growing together. The culture emphasizes development, opportunity, and a force-for-good across the organization.

The Senior Manager of Accounting will own GAAP financial reporting, lead a team of accountants, and drive improvements through automation and strong controls while partnering with business leaders to deliver actionable insights.

Qualifications

• GAAP reporting, consolidations, and month-end close expertise.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Experience leading accounting teams.
• Automation mindset and AI awareness.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements per GAAP.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor a team of accountants.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to analyze variances and trends.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting workflows.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and robust internal controls.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and support external audits.
• Leverage Workday and Power BI to enhance data accuracy and visibility.
• Support accounting policy updates and complex matters (revenue, leases, stock).
• Present results to leadership and translate data into insights.
• Support M&A due diligence and system implementations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP reporting

Consolidations

Month-end close

Excel

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Automation

Data analysis

Communication

AI/Automation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Workday

Power BI

Job description

• Pay Range: $129,910.00/Yr. - $190,454.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: , Shift Time:
• Benefits on Day 1
• Health/Rx
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $129,910.00/Yr. - $190,454.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: , Shift Time:
• Benefits on Day 1

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Manager of Accounting will be a dynamic leader ready to take ownership of our accounting operations and elevate them to the next level. This isn't just about closing the books; it's about shaping the financial narrative of a rapidly growing organization, mentoring future leaders, and partnering with business leaders to drive strategic outcomes. This role will own GAAP financial reporting; manage a team of accountants; and drive process improvements through automation, strong controls, and reporting tools.

As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Essential Functions

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor a team of accountants; create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to analyze variances, identify trends, and deliver actionable financial intelligence to senior leadership.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline, automate, and modernize accounting workflows using technology and AI-driven solutions.
• Guarantee timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting that enables confident decision-making at all levels.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, support external audits, and ensure robust internal controls and tax compliance.
• Leverage ERP and reporting platforms (Workday, Power BI) to enhance data accuracy and cross-functional visibility.
• Research, interpret, and apply new accounting standards and pronouncements; maintain up-to-date accounting policies and procedures documentation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on complex and judgmental accounting matters (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, stock compensation), providing guidance to the broader finance organization.
• Support M&A due diligence, system implementations, and other special projects as the business evolves.
• Present financial results and key insights to leadership and other stakeholders, translating complex financial data into clear business narratives.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Deep expertise in GAAP reporting, consolidations, and month‑end close processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced expertise in Excel.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect financial data to broader business objectives and outcomes.
• Demonstrated success building, scaling, and leading high-performing accounting teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with a willingness to challenge existing processes and drive change.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to navigate complex business processes and translate them into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to confidently present to all levels in an organization and effectively coach and develop team members.
• Forward‑thinking approach to automation and emerging technologies, including AI, as tools to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Unwavering commitment to accuracy, integrity, and professional excellence, both individually and across the team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of managing and developing team.
• Experience with Workday, Power BI, or similar ERP/BI tools preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Requisition ID

2026-30020

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.