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.