Kindling Snacks · 4 hours ago
Accounting Manager
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expKindling Snacks is a fast-growing CPG food company focused on providing flavorful, protein-packed snacks. They are seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and scalable accounting infrastructure as the company grows.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
Maintain a clean, accurate general ledger with a sharp eye on inventory, COGS, accruals, and prepaid expenses
Manage revenue recognition across grocery, club, DTC, and Amazon channels
Oversee inventory accounting across co-manufacturers, 3PLs, and internal warehouses
Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Own standard cost and actual cost tracking, including manufacturing variances
Partner with supply chain to reconcile inventory movements, shrink, write-offs, and obsolescence
Account for trade spend, promotions, bill-backs, chargebacks, and customer deductions
Partner with sales and FP&A to ensure accurate accruals and timely reconciliation of customer programs
Improve visibility, rigor, and confidence in gross-to-net reporting
Prepare and review monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and supporting schedules
Support sales tax, payroll tax, excise tax (as applicable), and income tax compliance alongside external advisors
Lead audit preparation and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors
Design, document, and enforce accounting policies and internal controls appropriate for a scaling CPG business
Continuously improve close speed, accuracy, and system workflows as transaction volume increases
Work closely with supply chain, operations, and sales to ensure seamless handoffs between physical product flow and financial reporting
Partner with FP&A to align actuals with forecasts, budgets, and margin analysis
Qualification
Required
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within CPG food, beverage, or another inventory-intensive consumer brand
Hands-on ownership of the month-end close, including inventory accounting, AP/AR, and financial statements
Experience supporting a scaling business with growing transaction volume, SKU complexity, and multiple sales channels
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, with deep experience in inventory, COGS, and revenue recognition
Proven ability to manage accurate, timely close processes and financial reporting
Experience accounting for inventory across co-manufacturers, 3PLs, and multi-location warehouse environments
Working knowledge of standard costing, actual costing, and manufacturing variances
Hands-on experience with trade spend, promotions, customer deductions, and gross-to-net accounting
Proficiency with accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics and/or QuickBooks preferred)
Advanced Excel skills and comfort building repeatable, scalable reporting tools
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Unlimited PTO + generous holidays
Competitive parental leave (family-first, always)
Tons of snacks, real talk, and laughter
A career you’ll be proud of and a team that feels like family
Company
Kindling Snacks
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase