Accounting Manager - CPG Client Lead
Location
United States
Posted
11 days ago
Salary
$96.1K - $113K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Accounting Manager - CPG Client Lead
Graphite Financial Group
Role Description Own the client relationship and full accounting delivery for an assigned portfolio of consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies — from early-stage emerging brands to scaling, VC-backed operations. The Accounting Manager - CPG Client Lead is the primary point of accountability for quality, timeliness, client satisfaction, and team execution across every engagement they manage. CPG companies present a distinct and demanding set of accounting challenges: - Complex cost structures - Multi-channel revenue streams - Trade spend management - Inventory valuation - Margin pressure that requires precision at every level of the P&L This role requires someone who has operated in that environment. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred - 4–7 years of accounting experience with direct ownership of month-end close; public accounting (Senior Associate or Manager level) or outsourced accounting experience strongly preferred - Demonstrated, hands-on experience with CPG accounting — this is a non-negotiable requirement - Deep familiarity with trade promotion accounting, deductions management, landed cost and inventory valuation, gross-to-net revenue, and COGS structure in a multi-channel CPG context - Experience working with CPG brands that sell through retail, DTC, Amazon, and distributor channels - Familiarity with common CPG technology and operational platforms including NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Cin7, Inventory Planner, Shopify, and 3PL management systems - Strong working command of GAAP with hands-on experience applying it in startup or growth-stage CPG company contexts - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client relationships simultaneously and deliver consistently on deadlines - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate financial information clearly for founders and non-finance operators - Experience with VC-backed company structures, SAFE and convertible note accounting, and investor reporting is a strong plus Requirements - CPG Industry Fluency - Client Relationship Ownership - Proactive Communication - Executive Presence - Responsiveness - Judgment Under Ambiguity - Accountability Benefits - Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. 100% of the employee's health insurance premium is covered by the company. - Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance. - Generous Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 Paid Company Holidays, and comprehensive Paid Parental Leave. - Fully remote position with company-provided technology equipment and a $250 technology stipend to support your ideal home office setup. - 401k with a company match.
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