Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant @ Roli Roti – CPG (Food MFG)

San Leandro, CA (on-site)

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant with CPG (food or beverage manufacturing) experience who enjoys being close to the product, the plant, and the people. This is a hands-on role with real influence. You will own core accounting operations while partnering with the Controller to maintain financial reporting and support a growing consumer brand.

You will drive process improvements, analyze manufacturing and inventory performance, and provide actionable financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior Accountant who wants to deepen their CPG expertise and grow into broader financial leadership as the company scales.

What you’ll do

Own day-to-day CPG accounting

- Daily and monthly accounting, reconciliations, including month-end close

- Assist in preparing accurate monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP

- Prepare weekly payment runs

- Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns and regulatory reports

- Support the Controller in financial close, budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc analysis

Manufacturing, inventory & margin focus

- Lead all inventory accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and reconciliations between physical and financial inventory

- Partner with operations and manufacturing to ensure accurate costing, yield, and waste reporting

- Analyze gross margin by channel, product line, and customers

- Prepare monthly inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reporting and analysis

Build scalable processes

- Monitor and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

- Support ERP and system enhancements as the business grows in complexity and volume

Lead and develop the team

- Create cross-training and process documentation to ensure continuity and reliability

- Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented accounting function

What we’re looking for

- Experience in CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing accounting

- Strong understanding of inventory, cost accounting, and gross margins

- Hands-on experience managing month-end close in a growing environment

- Strong communication skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

- High integrity, reliability, and attention to detail

Technical skills

- Strong Excel skills

- Experience with manufacturing module in ERP systems, Plex preferred

Why join

You’ll play a critical role in shaping how accounting supports a growing consumer brand. This role offers visibility and a clear opportunity to grow alongside the business.