Senior Manager, Accounting

Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career?

At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

Lactalis is the world leader in dairy-a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day.

In the US, we offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We're building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us make an impact.

From your PASSION to ours

We are looking for a talented and motivated Senior Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations and financial reporting processes. Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accounting Manager will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely financial information, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and providing strategic insights to support business decisions.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering their growth and development while ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain robust internal control procedures to safeguard company assets, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Audit and Compliance: Coordinate and collaborate with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations to ensure a smooth audit process.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial performance, variances, and trends to provide meaningful insights to senior management for informed decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance accounting processes and procedures to increase efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Technical Expertise: Stay up-to-date with evolving accounting standards, regulations, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as operations, supply chain, and sales, to understand business operations and provide financial guidance and support

From your STORY to ours

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation preferred.
• Proven experience (7+ years) in progressively responsible accounting roles, including supervisory or managerial experience.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry or a related manufacturing field is a plus.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in using accounting software (SAP is a plus), HFM, and MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different departments.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis Heritage Dairy is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.