About the Role:

As Little Spoon’s Senior Manager, Accounting, you will be pivotal in building robust accounting processes, establishing internal controls, and managing systems implementation to support our growing operations. A significant focus will be on inventory accounting and management, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial reporting as we expand our product lines and operations. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and adherence to accounting standards.

What You’ll Do:

General Accounting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations and general ledger entries.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP.
• Drive the month-end and year-end close processes, reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
• Provide insightful analysis of metrics, highlighting key performance indicators to aid in decision-making.
• Prepare for and manage external audits, ensuring readiness and compliance by staying updated on accounting standards and regulations.

Inventory Accounting

• Design, implement and oversee processes to manage and account for inventory, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Perform regular reconciliations to ensure inventory accuracy between the accounting system and physical goods on hand.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, monitor stock levels, and optimize inventory turnover.
• Partner and collaborate with the operations, logistics and procurement teams along with 3PLs to manage inventory levels efficiently and reduce excess stock; optimize inventory tracking, valuation and reconciliation.
• Implement and improve inventory controls to minimize shrinkage, damage, and inventory carrying costs.

Process Improvement

• Assess existing accounting processes, identifying areas for improvement and automation.
• Develop and implement standardized accounting policies and procedures.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate accounting practices into various business functions.
• Lead the implementation, and optimization of an ERP system to improve operational efficiency and reporting.

Who You Are

• 7+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in a subscription-based and/or food/CPG business with fast-moving inventory across multiple locations
• CPA preferred but not required
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, inventory accounting and cost accounting principles
• Attention to detail, strong analytical skills and the ability to roll up your sleeves
• Proactive self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced environment with an ability to prioritize
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Quickbooks Online and ERP systems
• Basic knowledge of SQL a plus but not required

About Little Spoon:

Little Spoon is the fastest growing baby and kids food brand in the United States. On a mission to make parents’ lives easier and kids healthier, we are bringing the future of kids food to the modern parent through a first-of-its-kind platform of products delivered straight to your door. Little Spoon sets your child up for a lifetime of health, from a baby’s very first bites through to their big kid years, with a portfolio of freshly-made baby food, early finger foods, toddler, big kid meals and snacks. Since launch, the company has delivered more than 50 million meals and is responsible for feeding more than 2.9% of US babies, helping to simplify the lives of hundreds of thousands of parents. Learn more at LittleSpoon.com or find us on Instagram at @LittleSpoon.

Recent accolades include:

Inc. Best Workplaces

Inc. 100 Fastest Growing Companies

Fast Company Brands That Matter

EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist

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