Corporate Accounting Manager

Who You Are:

You are a well-rounded finance leader with the ability to self-motivate while staying aligned with company objectives. You have a high-energy personality and a sense of urgency. A strategic thinker with the skills to implement solutions, you're someone who thrives in leading a team while optimizing processes and ensuring compliance. You also possess strong reasoning skills and attention to detail. Additionally, you are a well-rounded finance leader with increasingly responsible positions, preferably with high-growth, product-based companies. You're experienced in technical finance and accounting and capable of managing across all financial areas, including general accounting, A/R, A/P, external and internal financial reporting, and G&A.

The Task At Hand:

We are seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to help build and lead the company’s Finance & Accounting team. This role will report to the Corporate Controller and CFO, and you will manage the corporate accounting team, which includes staff accountants and the accounts payable team. You will work closely with department heads to ensure accuracy and integrity in financial systems, policies, and procedures. Your role includes evolving the finance & accounting team, building sustainable and robust business processes, and ensuring execution through direct, hands-on involvement.

In This Role, You Will:

• Oversee the month-end financial close and all general accounting functions, including accounts payable and cash management.

• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations.

• Lead monthly cross-functional financial reviews with department heads, focusing on forecasts, variances, and accounting issues.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

• Manage the cash position through daily monitoring of disbursements, receipts, and bank reporting.

• Lead the corporate accounting team, which includes staff accountants and accounts payable staff.

• Support system implementations where applicable.

• Assist with annual audits and financial report preparations, including footnotes.

• Develop best-in-class processes and standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and productivity.

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and effectiveness of internal controls.

• Motivate and develop accounting and accounts payable staff.

• Support other activities and projects as dictated by business priorities.

In This Role, You'll Bring With You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required. MBA or MS is a plus.

• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in accounting and finance for large or medium-sized businesses is required.

• Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, or eCommerce, with a preference for food industry experience.

• CPA or CA is a plus.

• Understanding of technical accounting and reporting for private, multi-site (perishable) consumer product manufacturing companies.

• Proven team leadership and development skills.

• Strong reasoning and persuasive skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to manage relationships with all levels of non-financial management.

• Capability to improve departmental efficiencies through process design and automation.

• Ability to evaluate and monitor processes and controls to ensure compliance and prevent loss of funds through fraud or lack of diligence.

• GAAP proficiency with experience in financial policies and procedures.

• Experience using mid to large-scale accounting/ERP systems such as Sage X3.

• Expertise in MS Excel with the ability to develop and maintain complex spreadsheets.

• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Slack, and other professional platforms.

• Genuine passion for improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet.

• Desire to contribute to a dynamic, high-growth, purpose-driven work environment.

• Previous exposure to cross-functional work between Sustainability and Finance preferred.

• Up to 10% travel required: Although this role is a remote work-from-home position, we “Farmers” do meet as a company and/or as a department a few times a year. Anticipate possible travel up to a few times each quarter.

• Must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.

• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Compensation:

• Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt.

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a few factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses, stipends, equity, and role-specific perks.

Additional:

• Remote-first work environment.

• Annual Bonus.

• 401(k) program + 4% company match after three months.

• New Hire Remote Life Stipend + annual Nourish and Nurture Allowance.

• Monthly Cell and Internet Stipend.

• Quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries and Employee Discounts.

• New Parents: Up to 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave, Baby Steps Back To Work, 3 months’ supply of Once Upon A Farm products, and breast milk shipping service and support for those who travel after birth for the duration of your breastfeeding journey.

• Unlimited Paid Time Off.

• Paid Volunteer Time.

• Paid Time Off to fulfill civic responsibilities, including jury duty and voting in local, state, and national elections.

• Medical Insurance for the employee covered at 100% on select plans, with additional plan options at a reduced cost to the employee.

• Vision and Dental Insurance covered at 100% for the employee and dependents.

• Life insurance.

• Flexible spending account (Medical & Dependent Care) and Health savings accounts for applicable plans.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).

• All other benefits, leaves, and insurance as required by law, based on your specific residence.

• And so much more!

Who We Are

Our Purpose: Drive systemic improvement in childhood nutrition for a healthier, happier, and more equitable world.

Our Business: At Once Upon a Farm, a better story starts here. We're on a greater mission in providing organic, crave-worthy, snacks and meals for children of all ages. Our recipes are crafted with only the best organic ingredients – whole fruits and veggies, cold-pressed (our pouches), or freshly frozen (our meals) to perfection– to support your growing kids at every stage. Each of our organic, non-GMO, non-dairy recipes contains no added sugar and are free from artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives – just simple, real, nutritious snacks your entire family will love.

We support and champion farmers who supply the highest-quality organic ingredients for our foods.  We help parents keep their promise to provide the best nourishment for their children’s bodies and souls. We treat our consumers, customers, suppliers, investors, and all our valued employees with the same high level of dignity and respect that we expect from others. We will always fight for and support efforts to drive positive social change and food justice for the benefit of parents, kids, and families.  Lastly, we foster an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture that values humility, honesty, passion, positive social impact, and fun.

Our Team: We’re all fully remote, which makes us a highly collaborative, dynamic, and supportive bunch. We share a singular mission to make the world a better place through the highest quality, most delicious, nourishing, and nutritious products made accessible to every home, from our farms to your fridge. And while we’re invested in our product, we’re equally invested in one another's success.

Once Upon A Farm is a purpose-driven brand made up of an inclusive group of individuals with diverse backgrounds, passions, and beliefs. We hire self-motivated, independent thinkers, and those who are genuinely passionate about improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet. Bring your whole self to your work at Once Upon A Farm, a proud equal-opportunity employer. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

In an effort to help us remove unconscious bias from our resume review process, we ask that you please remove all identifying information from your resume (like profile photos) before you upload it. Once Upon A Farm is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where a diverse group of people can and want to do their best work, and that starts with our hiring practices.

Once Upon a Farm, PBC, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, cast, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.