Job Description

Job Purpose:

Manage the external financial reporting function to ensure compliance with US GAAP disclosures, timeliness to agreed-upon deliverables with lenders and rating agencies, and efficiency of external financial reporting processes. Additionally, the role will support the internal financial reporting, accounting policy, financial statement audit & review engagement, and technical accounting area. This position will partner across the business with key constituents such as general accounting, tax, FP&A, operations finance, commercial finance, external auditors, and other internal and external business partners.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the annual and quarterly 10-K/10-Q equivalent financial reporting, including financial statements, footnotes and MD&A, while ensuring compliance with reporting and disclosure requirements
• Manage the month-end close process for leases, stock compensation, and debt accounting, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Manage the preparation of tie-outs of supporting documentation for 10-K/10-Q equivalent, earnings releases and investor relation documents
• Manage quarterly and annual goodwill impairment analysis, segment reporting analysis, and other technical areas as needed.
• Provide supporting documentation to the external auditors during quarterly reviews and the year-end audit
• Support technical accounting research on complex transactions and ensure adherence to GAAP, including the preparation of accounting position papers and memos
• Support the adoption of new accounting pronouncements.
• Support M&A activities, including purchase accounting and fair value valuation on acquisitions
• Prepare and maintain internal controls documentation across the accounting function
• Review, enhance and maintain accounting policies.
• Interface with various groups including the finance leadership team, outside public accountants and attorneys, external tax firm, internal legal, and investor relations
• Stay current with new accounting standards, regulations, and best practices in financial reporting
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies):

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including mix of financial reporting and technical accounting
• 2+ years of public accounting with CPA designation, preferred
• Proficient technical accounting knowledge of SEC reporting regulations and US GAAP

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and collaborate with all levels of the organization
• Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
• Demonstrate a commitment to documentation and process improvement for assigned areas
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities
• Advanced knowledge of Excel with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively
• Experience with SOX controls implementation or compliance, preferred

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $120,000 annually. Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Rise Baking Company complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your annual salary, Rise Baking Company offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus eligibility, incentive and recognition programs and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At Rise Baking Company, our people are our finest ingredient.