Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting

About the Role

Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Planning
  • Lead the preparation, review and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Manage relationships with external tax advisors and auditors on tax-related matters.
  • Work closely with tax specialists to provide support and request to complete federal and state tax returns as well as tax provisions.
  • Review tax returns and provision prepared by tax specialists for accuracy and reasonableness.
  • Ensure timely preparation and filing of local tax filing and monitor dues (e.g., business license, franchise, etc.).
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement tax planning opportunities to optimize the company's tax position and mitigate tax risks.
  • Lead ad-hoc tax compliance projects as needed.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance
  • Lead the preparation and issuance of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS.
  • Ensure timely and accurate consolidation of financial results across business units.
  • Prepare the financial statements and footnote disclosure in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Serve as the primary coordinator for external audits and coordinate with auditors to provide required documentation.
  • Lead adequate communication among plants, group companies, and external parties (e.g., external auditors), properly manage a schedule and requests in order to issue the reporting package and the financial statements in a timely manner.
  • Perform and present financial analyses to support management decision-making and strategic initiatives.
  • Work closely with plants to provide adequate and timely support to the Internal Control team to issue the internal control audit report in a timely manner.
  • Ensure compliance with all accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Accounting Operations
  • Oversee Corporate general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and month-end and quarter-end close processes.
  • Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls to safeguard company assets.
  • Monitor compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness within the accounting function.
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, develop, and mentor accounting personnel by providing guidance and performance feedback.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial and tax data flow.
  • Provide on-the-job training on new accounting guidance and instructions from the Parent company.
• Strategic Finance Leadership
  • Partner with the Controller, Director of Finance, and finance leadership team to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
  • Provide financial insights, recommendations, and analysis to support strategic business decisions.
  • Lead initiatives to improve accounting processes, reporting capabilities, and financial governance across the organization.
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy of accounting operations and broader finance processes.
  • Support special projects, business transformation initiatives, and other strategic priorities as assigned.

Requirements

• Physical Requirements
  • General office environment with majority of time using computer.
  • Work in the office at least three times a week (subject to change).
• Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
• Performance Expectations
  • Adequately plan the workload and schedule to ensure all reporting deadlines are met.
  • Manage to handle last-minute and urgent reporting requests.
  • Manage product operation with a high set of standards to produce consistent, quality-driven results.
  • Ensures work hours and schedules, timely attendance, and notice requirements for absences or lateness are met.
  • Promote a positive attitude and a sense of curiosity in learning new roles and responsibilities.
  • Proactively seek improvement and communicate with the team.
  • Lead the team to ensure work plan and goals are communicated and executed.

Qualifications

• Seven (7+) years of accounting and/or tax experience.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Diverse tax, accounting, and financial analysis experience.
• Ability to conduct research on accounting and tax guidance and apply the results to Blommer.
• Knowledge of commodities and hedging a plus.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Organizational skills are essential.
• Expected to identify, communicate/escalate, and problem-solve as issues arise.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or similar discipline.
• Other certifications are helpful (CPA, CMA, CGMA, PMP, etc.).

Career Progression

• Employees are encouraged to express interest in internal career opportunities throughout Blommer.
• Expectations for promotion or job role change are driven by proficiency and performance in current role.
• Career progression would align to other finance roles within Blommer.

Pay

$155k-$165K

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision – eligibility begins day 1 of hire.
• 401(K).
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday.