Accounting Manager
ABOUT MPG
Market Performance Group (MPG) is a leading end-to-end, strategy & services omnichannel commerce agency focused on creating the best PATH FORWARD — from market strategy to in-market reality — for today’s fastest-growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Over the years, we’ve built a strong reputation as a trusted partner and valuable resource to a broad range of companies, from Fortune 500 to Private Equity, in categories that include health & wellness, food & beverage, home and hardlines. We revel in the opportunity to guide our clients on their path forward, building and activating strategies that ensure success. Everything we do is driven by our unrelenting commitment to leverage our deep operational experience, unparalleled omnichannel expertise, and industry relationships to drive performance in today’s dynamic omnichannel marketplace.
At MPG, we value our people and their contributions; they are critical to building the MPG Brand. Our leadership team has significant experience driving topline revenue and bottom-line profit, having held senior operating roles at leading CPG manufacturers and retailers. Our highly regarded, seasoned team of 600+ strategy and commercialization professionals brings strong operational experience and a collaborative approach. All team members are singularly focused on providing clients with pragmatic, real-world market approaches, built on the strong consumer, category and marketplace insights needed to create sustainable, profitable brand growth.
Position Overview
The Accounting Manager is a hands-on accounting leader responsible for the integrity of the general ledger, an accurate and timely financial close, and high-quality financial reporting. This role reviews financial statements, performs and oversees account analysis and reconciliations, prepares and reviews journal entries, strengthens accounting processes and controls, and partners across the business to explain results and resolve issues.
This is a remote position reporting to the Assistant Controller. The Accounting Manager will lead approximately 1-3 direct reports and will balance detailed accounting work with team leadership, coaching, and review.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead key activities within the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including managing deadlines, reviewing work, and escalating issues to the Assistant Controller.
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Prepare and review journal entries and supporting schedules for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany activity, payroll, and other recurring or nonrecurring transactions.
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Perform and review general ledger and balance sheet account analysis, including flux and trend analysis; investigate variances and ensure timely correction of errors.
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Review financial statements and management reporting for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and alignment with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
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Oversee bank reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are supported, aged appropriately, and resolved promptly.
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Supervise, coach, and develop approximately team of accounting team members; set clear priorities, review deliverables, and provide actionable feedback.
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Maintain effective accounting controls, documentation, and close checklists; identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, standardization, and scalability.
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Partner with FP&A and business leaders to explain actual results, provide accounting insight, and support budgeting, forecasting, and management decision-making.
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Support accounting for inventory, cost of goods sold, and other consumer/CPG-related activity, as applicable to the role's final scope.
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Coordinate schedules and support for external audits, tax filings, and other compliance requirements; assist with systems and process improvement initiatives.
Success Looks Like
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Monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities are completed accurately and on schedule, with issues surfaced early and resolved thoughtfully.
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General ledger, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations are current, well supported, and free of aged or unexplained items.
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Financial statements and variance explanations are accurate, clear, and useful to accounting and business leaders.
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Controls, documentation, and audit readiness improve while recurring manual work and avoidable errors decline.
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Direct reports understand expectations, deliver consistently, and grow in ownership, technical capability, and judgment.
Why You'll Succeed
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
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Approximately 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including both public accounting and corporate accounting experience with a roughly balanced mix between the two environments. Public accounting experience does not need to be with a Big Four firm.
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Demonstrated experience with the financial close process, general ledger analysis, journal entries, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement review.
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Experience supervising or developing accounting staff and the ability to lead approximately 1-3 direct reports in a remote environment.
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Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and audit support requirements.
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Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with an ERP or financial accounting system; ability to learn and improve systems and workflows.
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Consumer products, CPG, retail, manufacturing, or other inventory-based industry experience is helpful.
CPA license is a plus but not required. -
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to balance detail, deadlines, and business partnership.
Compensation
The expected base salary range for this position is $115,000- $125,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based bonuses and other compensation programs.
Benefits
MPG offers a generous package of health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, paid maternity/paternity leave and life insurance. Our compensation program provides market industry base salary, bonuses, and 401K. In addition to paid holidays, we reward an employee’s extra efforts through unlimited paid time off.
Diversity and Inclusion
MPG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are committed to ensuring that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) are at the foundation of our culture. Through DEI&B, we embrace the beauty in all of the unique qualities of our employees, communities and clients. MPG’s DEI&B efforts empower us to collectively reach our full potential by fueling innovation, connection, and growth. We recognize the value of having a diverse and engaged team. We are an organization driven by PEOPLE. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging was born from our core values. We believe that by leveraging the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees, MPG can unlock more comprehensive, innovative, and long-standing results for both our client and retailer partners. As our journey continues to evolve, we have made intentional commitments to further champion DEI&B. The foundation of our pledge starts with our promise to each other, our clients, and the community.
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