The Accounting Manager is an advanced individual contributor who provides general accounting expertise and leadership to support the quality, accuracy, and timely completion of General Accounting activities. This role executes higher-complexity accounting activities; reviews and approves accounting work prepared by others; and ensures compliance with U.GAAP, Ardent Mills accounting policies, and internal controls. Additionally, the role requires advanced interpretation of complex accounting matters, assessment of financial statement impacts, control design and remediation, reporting quality, and escalation of risks with clear recommendations. The Accounting Manager partners across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and the broader organization and provides mentorship and guidance to General Accounting team members without direct people-management responsibility.
Own the end-to-end review and approval of journal entries prepared by the General Accounting team, as assigned .
Own the end-to-end review and approval of assigned balance sheet account reconciliations and partner with the team to resolve discrepancies.
Coordinate and drive execution across the team to support smooth month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Constructively challenge assumptions, align stakeholders on accounting implications and priorities, and influence consistent enterprise practices without direct authority.
Deliver team training and documentation, coordinate cross-training, and provide ongoing mentoring and coaching to build capability across the General Accounting team in processes and policies.
Drive and own biannual, enhancement-related, and ad hoc D365 testing for areas affecting the General Accounting team.
Drive data stewardship, standardized definitions, self-service reporting, dashboard or analytics requirements, automation, and appropriate AI-enabled opportunities that improve accuracy, controls, and speed.
Support internal and external audits by coordinating documentation and analysis and partnering with the Technical Accounting team to resolve complex accounting matters and provide timely, accurate responses.
Assist with the consolidation of monthly actuals and support the FP&A team with variance analysis, as needed.
Lead cross-functional partnerships with IT, FP&A, operations, and executive leadership to automate routine processes and deliver accurate, timely insights that support the Annual Plan and forecasting.
Lead governance and continuous improvement of D365 reporting and master data, ensuring data accuracy, consistent standards, effective controls, and alignment across Finance and business partners.
Evaluate trends, identify root causes and emerging risks, connect accounting outcomes to business drivers, and translate findings into concise insights and recommended actions for Finance and business leaders.
Ownership for process mapping, standard work, root-cause analysis, control enhancement, and measurable outcomes such as close cycle time, first-pass quality, recurring issue reduction, rework, and manual effort.
Lead stakeholder readiness, training, adoption, and sustained use of new systems, controls, reporting standards, and ways of working; build bench strength through playbooks, cross-training, and succession support.
Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent experience.
Experience performing, reviewing, and executing accounting activities – including month-end close, routine & complex accounting activities, internal & external audits, and financial reporting activities in accordance with US GAAP.
Experience working in a food, ingredients, or manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience developing team members through effective training, constructive feedback, mentoring, and coaching.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP, reporting, dashboard, or analytics tools; Microsoft D365 experience preferred.
GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.
Ability to interpret complex accounting guidance, assess financial statement impacts, and provide clear, well-supported recommendations.
Strong understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, risk identification, and control design and remediation.
Ability to critically review accounting work, identify errors or inconsistencies, and ensure issues are resolved accurately and timely.
Ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly and concisely to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Ability to develop team capability through training, documentation, constructive feedback, mentoring, and coaching.
Sound judgment and professional confidence to constructively challenge assumptions, escalate risks, and recommend solutions.
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Travel
Full time Additional Information:
Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - MIP, 15% Annual.
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings with Company Match • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).
Application Deadline:
We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. Ardent Mills is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. This role follows a hybrid work arrangement and will be based in the assigned work location. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person from their assigned office location two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday), except when traveling for business.
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We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process.
