Sr. Manager, Accounting

About the role

The Sr. Manager, Accounting is a key leader within Kinder’s Finance organization, responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Owning the Numbers (Accuracy & Execution)
• Lead the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis
• Oversee general accounting activities, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Support inventory and fixed asset accounting processes
• Support all internal and external reporting processes as they arise
• Lead Core Accounting Operations
• Aids in overseeing order to cash and procure to pay functions to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Aids in overseeing Trade accrual, reporting and compliance
• Ensures operational excellence across all day-to-day accounting workflows
• Strengthen Controls & Compliance
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of internal controls and accounting policies
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company standards
• Support audit readiness and respond to internal and external audit requests
• Partner Across our Business
• Collaborates with HR, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to align financial activities
• Serves as a trusted partner to leadership on financial performance and risks
• Serve in financial planning efforts and contribute to broader business strategy discussions

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility
• Strong foundation in general accounting, financial reporting, and close processes
• Experience in public accounting and/or CPA certification strongly preferred
• CPG or high-growth environment experience is a plus

Skills & Experience

• Technical Capability: Proficiency in large and complex ERP systems (e.g., SAP), Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities, Deep understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and accounting workflows
• Leadership & Mindset: Detail-oriented with a high standard for accuracy and accountability, Strong analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into insight, Effective communicator and cross-functional partner, Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines, Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k
• Bonus / incentive eligibility
• Equity grants
• Competitive health benefits
• Other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave

Pay

The expected starting salary range for this role is $160,000- $180,000 per year. The salary range posted for this role reflects the good-faith base pay range Kinder’s reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting and may vary based on the location of the role. Individual compensation within the posted range will be determined based on factors such as relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs.

Seasoned For Success

No two days here are the same. We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure – everyone is a difference maker here. We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information – our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow. We believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk. We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart. We aren’t trying to be average – we want to do exceptional things, and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

Culture

We believe great culture starts with people. We’re a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kinder’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic.