Corporate Accounting Manager

About the role

The Corporate Accounting Manager will lead corporate accounting for Imperial, Pukka, and Winston Collection under the Paramount Brands umbrella. This role involves owning accounts payable, fixed assets and treasury, collaborating with the Director of Accounting on policies and controls, and working closely with the Controller and cross-functional leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the corporate accounting backbone supporting Imperial, Pukka, and Winston Collection, with dotted-line oversight and coordination across all three operating brands
• Manage daily accounting functions and lead the accounting team responsible for accounts payable, treasury, fixed assets, travel & expense, lease accounting, and general accounting processes
• Own the fixed assets function across the portfolio, managing the team member who performs day-to-day fixed asset work while retaining accountability for accuracy and controls
• Prepare and review financial statements and account reconciliations in accordance with accounting regulations and corporate guidelines
• Lead timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger
• Serve as a liaison for external audits and oversee SG&A accounting and reporting
• Develop, document, and enforce accounting policies and internal controls across Imperial, Pukka, and Winston Collection
• Drive continuous improvement, including participation in Lean initiatives and Kaizen events

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience; CPA preferred
• 6+ years of accounting and/or finance experience, including 4+ years in a manufacturing environment (low-volume, high-mix product portfolio preferred)
• Experience with an ERP system; NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Expert Excel user with a strong understanding of databases, queries, and reports
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects with little to no supervision
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a proven ability to develop personnel
• Strong collaborator who can build relationships with cross-functional business partners and senior leadership
• Prior experience transforming or rebuilding an accounting function is a plus

Qualifications

• Career-minded professional looking to grow long-term, with potential to progress toward a Controller-level role
• Ability to travel periodically depending on business need, including periodic travel to Bourbon and Pukka
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while working at a computer or workstation; ability to use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and keyboards; ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via electronic communication; occasional ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; ability to move throughout the facility, including walking, bending, and reaching as needed; visual acuity sufficient to read screens, documents, and reports

Skills

• Ability to work out of our Bourbon Location during onboarding

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health care (medical, dental, vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO (vacation, personal days, and 9 company holidays)
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
• Employee product discounts
• Free hats