Senior Accountant, Lolli Close & Consolidated Balance Sheet Reconciliations

About Us

Ampersand Brands is a growing portfolio of beloved confectionery brands, including Hammond’s Candies, the iconic hand-crafted candy maker, and Lolli & Pops, a premium retail and gifting brand with a national presence. The company is backed by strong growth ambitions, combining innovation, brand storytelling, and operational excellence to expand its reach and solidify its position as a leading player in the U.S. confections industry.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle monthly close for Lolli & Pops, including general ledger, bank reconciliations, accounts payable to GL reconciliation, accruals, and prepaid schedules.
• Own ASC 842 lease accounting across the store portfolio, including ROU assets and lease liabilities.
• Own all consolidated balance sheet reconciliations across both brands, including bank accounts, intercompany eliminations, accruals, ASC 842 ROU assets and lease liabilities, prepaid schedules, fixed assets, CapEx, and inventory.
• Own fixed assets, sales tax accruals, and intercompany transactions.
• Reconcile credit card and merchant activity (e.g., Ramp) and prepare related accruals.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP for VP Corporate Controller review.
• Streamline and improve close processes within Business Central.
• Partner with the VP Corporate Controller in building a robust finance and accounting team.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and analysis as directed by the VP Corporate Controller.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with full-cycle close ownership; multi-entity experience preferred.
• Strong technical GAAP knowledge, including ASC 842 lease accounting and intercompany / consolidation experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred; mix of public and industry ideal.
• High Excel proficiency; ERP experience required (Business Central a plus).
• Comfortable interacting with internal and external senior-level executives.
• Self-starter with a collaborative ethic, flexible approach, and ability to meet close deadlines.

Qualifications

• On-site position, five days per week, Denver, CO.

Pay

The pay range for this role is: 85,000 - 85,000 USD per year (Corporate)

Schedule

On-site position, five days per week, Denver, CO.