Accounting Manager

Location: Remote (LATAM or South Africa preferred)
Work Schedule: Must maintain significant overlap with U.S. business hours
Type: Full-Time Independent Contractor
Compensation: Competitive USD-based monthly compensation (commensurate with experience)

About the Company

We are a U.S.-based outsourced accounting and CFO advisory firm specializing in consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. Our team operates as the embedded finance department for a portfolio of high-growth companies across food, beverage, and consumer product categories.

Rather than working within a single organization, our finance professionals support multiple emerging brands, providing exposure to a wide range of operational models, sales channels, and growth stages. Our work spans everything from day-to-day accounting operations to financial reporting, inventory accounting, and strategic financial support.

This environment is ideal for accounting professionals who enjoy working with growth-stage companies, fast-moving teams, and operationally complex businesses.

The Role

We are seeking an Accounting Manager with strong experience supporting U.S.-based CPG businesses to take ownership of the accounting function across a portfolio of client brands.

This is a high-ownership role responsible for managing full-cycle accounting operations, financial reporting, and distributor accounting complexities common within the CPG industry.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a multi-client environment, understands the operational realities of CPG businesses, and can operate independently while maintaining strong communication with both internal leadership and client teams.

You will work closely with the firm’s Head of Accounting and U.S.-based client contacts, serving as a trusted financial operator across multiple brands.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounting Ownership

Own the full-cycle accounting function for multiple CPG client accounts
Manage general ledger integrity and ensure accurate financial reporting
Prepare and review monthly financial statements and close packages
Maintain organized workpapers and documentation in an audit-ready format

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

Lead and execute month-end close processes
Perform account reconciliations and financial analysis
Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues proactively
Ensure accurate accruals and adherence to U.S. GAAP

Revenue & Channel Accounting

Record and reconcile revenue across multiple sales channels, including:
- Direct-to-consumer (DTC)
- Wholesale
- Distributor relationships
Maintain accurate revenue recognition practices across omnichannel operations

Distributor & Trade Deduction Accounting

Process and reconcile distributor transactions, including:
- Promotional allowances
- Chargebacks
- Trade deductions
Manage deduction reconciliation for major distributors such as:
- KeHe
- UNFI
Work with EDI integrations and distributor data feeds

Inventory Accounting

Maintain accurate inventory accounting in coordination with client teams
Support inventory reconciliation and COGS analysis
Work within inventory platforms such as Cin7 and similar systems

Operational Accounting

Oversee day-to-day accounting processes including:
- Accounts payable
- Bill payment workflows
- Accounts receivable tracking
- Cash management and reconciliations
Manage AP workflows through Bill.com

Client Communication & Support

Serve as the primary accounting contact for assigned client accounts
Communicate clearly with client leadership regarding financial performance and operational issues
Coordinate with U.S.-based accounting leadership on escalations and strategic matters

Team Collaboration

Support and occasionally oversee junior accounting staff
Maintain strong documentation and process discipline across client workstreams
Help ensure accounting workflows remain efficient and scalable

Required Qualifications

Experience

4+ years of accounting experience, preferably with exposure to CPG, food & beverage, or consumer products
Experience working with U.S.-based companies and U.S. GAAP
Background in:
- CPG brands
- Accounting advisory firms
- Outsourced accounting firms
- Consumer product companies

Industry Knowledge

Strong understanding of how CPG businesses operate across:

Wholesale
Retail distribution
Direct-to-consumer sales

Experience navigating:

Distributor relationships
Trade deductions
Promotional accounting
Chargeback reconciliation

Technical Skills

Required:

QuickBooks Online
Bill.com
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Accrual-basis accounting

Preferred experience with:

Cin7
Confido
SPS Commerce
Distributor EDI systems

Core Competencies

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

Ownership & Accountability
Ability to manage accounting functions independently while maintaining high accuracy.

Operational Discipline
Strong documentation practices and structured workflows.

Multi-Client Management
Comfort balancing competing priorities and deadlines across several accounts.

Communication
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to work directly with U.S.-based clients.

Problem Solving
Ability to identify issues early and escalate when necessary while maintaining progress on deliverables.

What Makes This Role Unique

Exposure to multiple high-growth CPG brands
Opportunity to operate in a high-trust, high-ownership environment
Work directly with leadership teams across multiple companies
Develop deep expertise in CPG accounting, distributor economics, and omnichannel revenue models

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