Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Senior Manager Finance Accounting role involves managing core accounting processes and contributing to financial strategy in a fast-growing beverage and retail business.
Responsibilities and impact
The role includes managing day-to-day accounting operations, overseeing accounts payable/receivable and payroll, partnering on budgeting and forecasting, maintaining internal controls, supporting audits, analyzing financial performance, improving systems, and supporting international expansion.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 4 to 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably in consumer goods, retail, or hospitality, with CPA progress as a plus and proficiency in GAAP, Excel, and accounting systems like QuickBooks or NetSuite.
Work environment and culture
The company values commercial thinking, operational awareness, and a collaborative, hands-on approach within a lean, dynamic finance team.
Company information
The company is a fast-growing beverage and retail business expanding in the U.S. and internationally with direct-to-consumer channels and a flagship restaurant.
Team overview
The candidate will join a finance team of four, reporting directly to the CFO in a collaborative environment.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact and grow with the company during an exciting phase of expansion.
Company overview
Mackie Myers is a recruitment and staffing firm based in the Los Angeles area, specializing in finance roles for fast-growing consumer goods, retail, and food and beverage businesses. The company connects experienced finance professionals, such as Senior Finance Analysts and Commercial Finance Analysts, with clients in sectors like consumer packaged goods (CPG). Mackie Myers generates revenue by sourcing and placing candidates in specialized finance positions, earning fees from successful placements and recruitment consulting. Their expertise is particularly focused on finance and accounting roles, including FP&A and national account management, for clients experiencing rapid growth. The firm operates primarily in Marina del Rey and Los Angeles, serving both local and broader markets.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your hands-on experience managing core accounting processes such as month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation, which are crucial for the Senior Manager Finance Accounting role at Mackie Myers.
Emphasize your expertise in overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and your ability to partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to align with the job's key responsibilities.
Apply through multiple channels including Mackie Myers' corporate career site, LinkedIn, and other reputable job boards to maximize your application visibility for this high-impact role.
Connect with finance professionals and team members within Mackie Myers' finance division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on the company's recent international expansion or expressing enthusiasm for their innovative approach to financial reporting and operational scaling.
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