Strategic Accounting Operations Lead

UNFI; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UNFI's Finance and Accounting team seeks a senior professional to oversee month-end close, ensure accurate reporting, and partner with Corporate to drive controls and efficiencies. You will interpret financial data to inform strategy, lead audits, and act as a key contact across levels of the organization, especially with finance leadership.

This role emphasizes continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and developing talent to sustain UNFI's growth as North America's premier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a finance related discipline (Accounting, Finance)
• 5+ years of progressive work experience in an accounting/finance environment with diverse experience in accounting operations and leading teams
• Broad understanding of US GAAP and its practical application
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally in a matrix structure and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Experience diagnosing and resolving complex issues and implementing strategies to resolve problems

Responsibilities

• Manage governance and execution strategy for Accounting Operations with leadership and cross-functional partners to drive complete and accurate financials, internal controls, audits, vendor management and variance reporting
• Collaborate with FPA and the business to deliver analytical outputs, identify drivers, and support ongoing reporting requests
• Drive improvements across Accounting Operations by standardizing, automating, and streamlining financial processes and controls
• Lead ad-hoc projects and analyses for senior leadership to inform action
• Mentor and develop associates, identifying leaders for succession and optimizing team structures

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Audits

Variance reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Job description

UNFI's Finance and Accounting team seeks a senior professional to oversee month-end close, ensure accurate reporting, and partner with Corporate to drive controls and efficiencies. You will interpret financial data to inform strategy, lead audits, and act as a key contact across levels of the organization, especially with finance leadership.

This role emphasizes continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and developing talent to sustain UNFI's growth as North America's premier