Accounting Manager

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Lakeville
1 Ocean Spray Drive (Show on map)
May 09, 2025
Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Accounting Manager! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since. In this role, you will oversee the financial reporting processes for our organization. Your focus will be on managing the general ledger reconciliations, supporting financial and budget forecasting, and preparing financial statements and reports. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate periodic financial reviews. Additionally, you will manage accounting staff, lead cross-staff training, and provide guidance on reporting matters. Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays & Fridays remote. A Day in the Life... Performs month-end general ledger reconciliations to ensure accurate monthly recognition and reporting of complex accruals and associated expenses. Leads the development and release of annual standard cost update. Ensures proper level of cross training among the staff to support annual budget and reforecast activities for all non-standard accounts within COGS. Ensures compliance with GAAP by reviewing the work of support staff in area and applying GAAP to own work products. Leads the analytical process related to all non-standard variances related to COGS for monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews. Reviews reconciliations for selected groups for accuracy and consistency. Provides recommendations for process improvements to the reporting process related to COGS reporting. Supervises accounting staff. What We Are Looking For: Financial reporting Financial statement production Detail oriented Proficient with general ledger systems Report writer, database and spreadsheet software Excellent verbal and written communication Teamwork and collaboration skills Ability to manage people Required: CPA Education: Bachelor's or University Degree (Required) Work Experience: At least 5 Years of Experience Benefits: Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Health savings account Flexible spending account Life and accident insurance Employee assistance program Telehealth services Fertility benefits Transgender benefits 1:1 health coaching and more 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses Flexible scheduling options Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment) Holiday pay for 12 holidays Career development and growth opportunities Tuition/Education assistance programs Access to LinkedIn Learning Scholarship programs for children of employees Parental leave Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc. Adoption assistance Bereavement leave Up to $300 fitness reimbursement Up to $300 massage reimbursement Employee appreciation events Employee discounts Charitable giving Who We Are: You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future. Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values: Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future. Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners. Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.