magic spoon is hiring: Accounting Manager in New York

Magic Spoon reimagines your favorite childhood breakfast into a high-protein, grown up cereal to power your days. Since launching in 2019, we've become one of the fastest growing DTC brands, Forbes called us "the future of cereal", TIME Magazine named us in their Top 100 inventions, and we’ve launched in cereal aisles nationwide in Target, Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, & more.

We’re looking for an organized, pro-active Accounting Manager with CPG/retail experience to join our growing team. This person will report directly to our Controller. 

This is a full time, in-person/hybrid role (Tues, Weds + Thurs in office) based in Tribeca, NYC.

As Accounting Manager, you'll: 

• Manage and oversee day-to-day financial operations, including revenue, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities
• Support the Retail sales team on revenue reporting, commissions calculations, trade spend accounting and new customer set-up
• Drive efficiencies in processes, work product and ways of working across the accounting team
• Perform month-end reconciliations for key accounts such as revenue, fixed assets, receivables and accrued expenses, booking journal entries when necessary
• Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP accounting standards 
• Provide thoughtful insights to FP&A team on monthly actuals, and support them in their budget-to-actual analysis
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual financial audits 
• Create process documents & controls within accounting and high-spend areas to drive organization and accountability across the organization
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reporting 
• Collaborate internally with the Finance team, as well as with cross-functional teams 

Requirements

• Bachelorʼs degree in Finance or Accounting 
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Public accounting experience and CPA certification preferred 
• Experience with CPG / retail 
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards 
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills 
• Familiarity with ERP systems, specifically Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a plus 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 
• Organized, detail-orientated and proactive team member 
• Excellent communication and time management skills 
• Outstanding attention to detail coupled with an ability to see a bigger picture

What we value:

Hold on to the Dream 💫 Adult life shouldn’t be boring, prioritize your work/life balance, we can build a world-class company and have fun doing it

Don’t miss the bowl for the loops 🙌 We’re all working towards the same big goals, prioritize collaboration over ego, politics, or possessiveness

Be a Fruit Loop in a world of Cheerios 🌈 Bring your whole, unique self to work, celebrate and care for everyone

Pour your own milk…and don’t be afraid to spill a little 🥛 We trust you, use your best judgment to make decisions. Mistakes are inevitable, let’s learn from them!

Benefits

• Competitive salary & equity
• 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous parental leave
• Unlimited vacation
• Catered lunch in office
• Dog friendly office 
• Unlimited cereal ✨🥣

Magic Spoon is committed to building a company that not only represents, but includes, individuals across different backgrounds and perspectives. Everyone deserves an equal seat at the breakfast table.

Magic Spoon intends to offer competitive base pay within the stated range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. To further compensate and recognize our employees for their work, our total compensation package includes equity and a robust benefits package. The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is $120,000-135,000.