Accounting Manager

Ardent Mills

. Provide general accounting expertise and leadership supporting the quality, accuracy, and timely completion of General Accounting activities .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $128,300 - $153,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting while leading cross-functional partnerships to enhance accounting processes and drive continuous improvement. Proficient in mentoring and developing team capabilities through effective training and constructive feedback.

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Advanced Knowledge Of U.S. GAAPMicrosoft D365 ExperienceLeadership Across FunctionsMonth-End And Year-End Close ProcessesInternal Controls And Audit Requirements

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Hard Skills

General Ledger AccountingAccount ReconciliationsFinancial Reporting ActivitiesVariance AnalysisProcess DocumentationRoot-Cause AnalysisData StewardshipAutomationAnalyticsComplex Accounting Guidance Interpretation

Soft Skills

Mentoring And CoachingEffective CommunicationSound JudgmentConstructive FeedbackStakeholder Alignment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelERP ToolsReporting ToolsDashboard ToolsAnalytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Designation

Industry Keywords

Food IndustryIngredientsManufacturing EnvironmentFinancial Statement ImpactsControl Design And Remediation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide general accounting expertise and leadership supporting the quality, accuracy, and timely completion of General Accounting activities
Execute higher-complexity accounting activities and review and approve accounting work prepared by others
Review and approve assigned journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations; resolve discrepancies
Identify and drive issues to closure, clarify decision rights, and escalate recommended solutions to leadership
Coordinate month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement
Challenge assumptions, align stakeholders on accounting implications and priorities, and influence enterprise practices without direct authority
Deliver team training and documentation, coordinate cross-training, and mentor and coach General Accounting team members
Own biannual, enhancement-related, and ad hoc D365 testing affecting the General Accounting team
Drive data stewardship, standardized definitions, self-service reporting, dashboards, analytics, automation, and appropriate AI-enabled opportunities
Support internal and external audits and partner with Technical Accounting on complex accounting matters
Assist with consolidation of monthly actuals and support FP&A with variance analysis
Lead cross-functional partnerships with IT, FP&A, Operations, and executive leadership to automate processes and deliver insights supporting the Annual Plan and forecasting
Lead governance and continuous improvement of D365 reporting and master data
Evaluate trends, identify root causes and emerging risks, and translate findings into insights and recommended actions
Own process mapping, standard work, root-cause analysis, control enhancement, and measurable process outcomes
Lead stakeholder readiness, training, adoption, and sustained use of new systems, controls, reporting standards, and ways of working

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent experience
8+ years of relevant experience
Experience performing, reviewing, and executing accounting activities, including month-end close, routine and complex accounting activities, internal and external audits, and financial reporting activities in accordance with US GAAP
Experience working in a food, ingredients, or manufacturing environment
Experience with process documentation, playbooks, and workflows
Demonstrated experience developing team members through effective training, constructive feedback, mentoring, and coaching
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP, reporting, dashboard, or analytics tools; Microsoft D365 experience preferred
Demonstrated leadership ability and effectiveness in working across functions
Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes
Ability to interpret complex accounting guidance, assess financial statement impacts, and provide clear, well-supported recommendations
Strong understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, risk identification, and control design and remediation
Ability to critically review accounting work, identify errors or inconsistencies, and ensure issues are resolved accurately and timely
Ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly and concisely to both technical and nontechnical audiences
Ability to develop team capability through training, documentation, constructive feedback, mentoring, and coaching
Sound judgment and professional confidence to constructively challenge assumptions, escalate risks, and recommend solutions
CPA designation or equivalent, preferred
Less than 5% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional earning potential commensurate with experience
Targeted annual bonus: MIP, 15%
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
Life and Disability Programs
Voluntary Benefit Programs
Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
Retirement Savings with Company Match
Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE)
Hybrid work arrangement