Senior Accountant of Financial Reporting

Job Purpose

Support the company’s external and internal financial reporting, accounting policy, technical accounting, and audit activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry requirements. Contribute to investor relations through the preparation of investor presentations, call scripts, and Q&A materials. Partner with key stakeholders across accounting, tax, FP&A, operations finance, commercial finance, and external auditors to support timely and accurate financial deliverables.

Essential Functions

• Prepare the annual and quarterly 10-K/10-Q equivalent financial reports including financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A, while ensuring compliance with reporting and disclosure requirements 

• Participate in the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analyses for lease and debt accounting.
• Support investor relations function in preparation of investor presentations, investor script calls, and investor Q&A 
• Assist with technical accounting research on complex transactions and ensure adherence to GAAP including the preparation of accounting position papers and memos 

• Prepare and maintain tie-outs and supporting documentation for 10-K/10-Q equivalent, earnings releases, and investor relation documents 
• Provide supporting documentation to the external auditors during quarterly reviews and the year-end audit 
• Support M&A activities including purchase accounting and fair value valuation on acquisitions 
• Prepare and maintain internal controls documentation across the accounting function 

• 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 
• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience including a mix of financial reporting and technical accounting 
• 2+ years of public accounting experience

• CPA designation preferred
• Proficient technical accounting knowledge of SEC reporting regulations and US GAAP 
• Experience with SOX controls implementation or compliance preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Excel 
• Strong problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities 
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and collaborate with all levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively 

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 $90,000 to $110,000 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.