Manager - Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) - Outsourced Accounting & Finance at Jobgether – United States

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Manager - Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) - Outsourced Accounting & Finance in United States.

This role offers an opportunity to take ownership of accounting quality and oversight within a fast-growing outsourced finance and accounting practice serving consumer packaged goods clients. The position sits between execution and leadership, focusing on reviewing and guiding the work of junior accounting staff while supporting Controllers across a diverse portfolio of emerging and high-growth consumer brands. The environment is dynamic and client-facing, spanning DTC, wholesale, and omnichannel business models. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise combined with a hands-on understanding of inventory-heavy, product-based businesses. It is ideal for a professional who enjoys improving processes, ensuring financial accuracy, and mentoring others in a collaborative, high-growth setting. This position also offers exposure to modern e-commerce ecosystems and complex multi-platform reconciliations.

• Support and oversee month-end close processes across multiple CPG client engagements, including preparation and review of journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Review and provide detailed feedback on the work of Senior and Staff Accountants, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with client-specific accounting policies.
• Manage and review inventory accounting processes, including COGS reconciliation, landed cost tracking, purchase order matching, and inventory reserve analysis.
• Oversee trade spend and promotional activity accounting, including allowances, co-op advertising, slotting fees, and retailer deductions.
• Review reconciliations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and vendor/customer subledgers spanning multiple sales channels such as DTC, Amazon, and wholesale.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting with variance analysis and commentary.
• Ensure accurate data flow and reconciliation between e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Amazon Seller Central) and accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online and NetSuite.
• Support audit preparation, lender reporting, and investor reporting requests while identifying process improvements and system optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with clients on operational accounting workflows, including inventory cycles, 3PL reconciliations, and purchase order processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within consumer packaged goods, retail, or product-based industries.
• Prior experience in consulting or outsourced accounting environments.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with ability to review, coach, and improve the work of junior accounting staff.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, including COGS, reserves, and reconciliation processes.
• Experience with e-commerce and ERP systems such as QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Shopify, and Amazon Seller Central.
• Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations, pivot tables, and reporting models.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex accounting concepts for non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple clients in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: CPA, CPA candidate, or Master’s in Accounting, with familiarity in tools such as A2X, 3PL systems, and inventory platforms like Katana or Cin7.

• Competitive salary range of approximately $99,000 to $130,000 depending on location and experience.
• Fully remote work flexibility within the United States.
• Exposure to high-growth consumer brands and venture-backed companies across multiple industries.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented outsourced finance practice.
• Strong career development opportunities within a growing advisory and accounting organization.
• Access to modern accounting and e-commerce technology ecosystems.
• Flexible work culture supporting work-life balance and autonomy.
• Opportunity to mentor junior team members and shape accounting best practices.