DescriptionWe're looking for a Senior Accountant to own the full accounting function for a fast-scaling premium food brand sold through major retail, natural channel, and DTC.
You will take over day-to-day accounting from an outside firm, run the monthly close end to end, own the general ledger and financial statements, and lead the company's deduction and chargeback recovery function.
This is a build-and-own role, not a maintenance seat.This is a technology-forward accounting role.
You will run the company's cloud finance stack, build dashboards and automated workflows, use Claude as a daily working tool, and operate at the output of a much larger finance function.
If you have strong full-cycle accounting depth, US GAAP experience, CPG or food and beverage industry background, and you are genuinely excited about using AI and automation to do finance better and faster, this role is a strong fit.Why You'll Want to JoinYou will be paid in USD (bi-monthly: every 15th and 30th)Paid Time Off in accordance with company policyObservance of Holidays per company guidelines100% remote setup so you can work wherever you're most productiveThis role requires availability during US business hoursOwn the full accounting function of a fast-growing premium food brand with major retail and DTC distributionReal room to grow as the company scales, including eventually running the entire system independentlyWhat You'll Work OnFull-Cycle Accounting and Monthly CloseOwn the monthly, quarterly, and annual close on a proactive, tight calendar with no chasing and no surprisesOwn accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and intercompany entriesMaintain an accurate, reconciled balance sheet and a clear, timely income statement with variance commentary management can act onWork closely with the outside accounting firm to internalize their work and steadily take full ownership of the closeRevenue Recognition and Financial StatementsApply US GAAP revenue recognition for CPG and FMCG including gross-to-net, trade spend, slotting, promotions, and returns so the top line is clean and defensiblePrepare financial statements that are audit-ready and lender-ready at all timesOwn audit prep and support external auditors and tax preparersKeep the books GAAP-compliant, fully reconciled,



and backed by a clean audit trail so financials can go to banks and lenders and stand up to scrutinyDeductions and ChargebacksOwn the distributor and retail deduction and chargeback function end to end including shortages, MCBs, spoilage, and freight chargebacksIdentify, document, validate, and dispute deductions, file at scale, track recovery, and lead the distributed workflow that recovers cash that would otherwise be lostReach out proactively to customers and distributors on AR, collections, and disputed deductions to resolve issues early and keep cash coming inCost Analysis and SavingsProactively analyze margin, COGS, vendor spend, and freight to find inefficiencies and cost leaksBring management specific, actionable ways to save money without being askedManage cash reporting, AR aging, vendor terms, and inputs to forecasting and the line of creditComplianceOwn sales tax, ****s, and internal controlsKeep the company diligence-ready as it raises capitalCloud-Native and AI-First WorkflowOwn and run the cloud finance stack including Xero and Airtable with disciplined, well-documented booksBuild and maintain live dashboards and trackers for close status, AR aging, deductions and recovery, cash, and margin so the team sees the numbers without askingConnect and automate across systems including the ledger, banks, Airtable, deduction management, OCR, and settlement tooling so data flows without manual re-keyingUse Claude daily as a real working tool to reconcile, categorize, draft dispute packages, and speed up analysis, and design repeatable documented processes around itWhat You BringBachelor's degree in Accounting or a related fieldAt least 5 years of full-cycle accounting experience including running a monthly close and preparing financial statementsCPG, FMCG, food and beverage, or consumer goods experience strongly preferredWorking command of US GAAP and US accounting standards with experience supporting US-based companiesGenuinely cloud-native and tech-savvy — strong with spreadsheets and cloud accounting, able to build dashboards, integrate tools,



and work AI-firstComfortable owning and running a Xero and Airtable stack, not just operating inside itExposure to trade spend, deductions, and distributor and retailer chargeback disputes, or the ability to get up to speed fast and run that workflow across a distributed teamExcellent written and spoken English with strong, proactive communication across time zonesFlags issues early and closes loops without being askedNice to HaveCPA or local equivalentExperience building automated accounting workflows using AI tools including ClaudeBackground supporting a high-growth or venture-backed consumer brandExperience working with natural channel distributors such as UNFI or KeHEPrior experience internalizing accounting from an outside firmHow to ApplyPlease include:Your updated resumeA short Loom video (1 to 2 minutes) introducing yourself, describing your full-cycle accounting experience, and walking through a deduction or chargeback dispute process you owned or a close process you improved — including the tools, dashboards, or AI workflows you usedOnly candidates who submit a Loom video will be moved to the next step of the hiring process.If you are a sharp, full-cycle accountant who can own the books end to end, recover cash through deduction management, and use AI and automation to run a finance function that punches above its weight, this role gives you the ownership and the room to grow to do your best work.Application Process OverviewOur comprehensive selection process ensures we find the right fit for both you and our clients:Initial Application - Submit your application and complete our prequalifying questionsVideo Introduction - Record an video introduction to showcase your communication skills and work experienceRole-Specific Assessment - Complete a homework assignment tailored to the position (if applicable)Recruitment Interview - Initial screening with our talent teamExecutive Interview - Meet with senior leadership to discuss role alignmentClient Interview - Final interview with the client team you'd be supportingBackground & Reference Check - Professional reference verificationJob Offer - Successful candidates receive a formal offer to join the teamEach stage is designed to evaluate your fit for the role while giving you insights into our company culture and expectations.
We'll keep you informed throughout the process and provide feedback at each step.

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