Accounting Manager – CPG Client Lead

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. Serve as the primary point of contact for an assigned portfolio of CPG clients, from onboarding through ongoing monthly delivery .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $96,050 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in CPG accounting, including month-end close processes, trade promotion accounting, and revenue recognition across multiple channels. Strong ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders while managing client relationships and ensuring compliance with GAAP.

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CPACPG AccountingMonth-End Close ManagementTrade Promotion AccountingGAAP Compliance

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationCost Structure AnalysisInventory AccountingRevenue RecognitionEquity TransactionsDeferred Revenue ManagementLanded Cost CalculationDeductions ManagementGross-To-Net Revenue AccountingClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsActionable Feedback ProvisionDeadline ManagementProblem SolvingTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteQuickBooks OnlineCin7Inventory PlannerShopify3PL Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)Public AccountingVC-Backed Company StructuresInvestor ReportingRetail Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GraphitePacker

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for an assigned portfolio of CPG clients, from onboarding through ongoing monthly delivery
Oversee the full monthly close cycle, reviewing and approving Associate and Senior Associate work before final delivery
Prepare and deliver financial statements, board reporting packages, and management-level commentary
Surface insights on margin trends, cost structure, trade spend efficiency, and working capital
Manage and reconcile trade promotion accruals, deductions, and promotional liabilities
Own inventory accounting, including landed cost calculation, obsolescence reserves, and inventory reconciliation across 3PL and warehouse partners
Apply COGS structure and gross-to-net revenue accounting across DTC, Amazon, retail, and distributor channels
Manage co-packer, contract manufacturer, and supplier accruals
Support slotting fee accounting, new retail placement costs, and retailer compliance charge classification
Ensure correct revenue recognition across channel types, promotional periods, returns, and deductions
Identify and resolve complex accounting matters including equity and SAFE transactions, deferred revenue, and intercompany activity
Apply accounting policy consistently and ensure financial records are accurate, documented, and audit-ready
Direct the day-to-day accounting work of Associates and Senior Associates
Review deliverables and provide actionable feedback to build CPG accounting competency
Manage close timelines and escalate capacity, quality, coverage, technical policy, and high-risk issues as needed
Lead onboarding, including chart of accounts design, systems setup, historical data migration, and process documentation
Identify opportunities to deepen Graphite’s services as clients grow, add channels, or approach fundraising milestones
Own client communications, including questions, close updates, deliverable delivery, and escalation management
Translate complex financial information into plain-language communication for CPG founders and operators
Participate in client calls, board meeting preparation, investor reporting discussions, and lender or retailer financial reviews
Engage with operations leads, supply chain partners, and sales teams to gather information for accurate reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
CPA strongly preferred
4–7 years of accounting experience with direct ownership of month-end close
Public accounting (Senior Associate or Manager level) or outsourced accounting experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated, hands-on experience with CPG accounting; owned the books for a CPG brand
Deep familiarity with trade promotion accounting, deductions management, landed cost and inventory valuation, gross-to-net revenue, and COGS structure in a multi-channel CPG context
Experience with CPG brands selling through retail, DTC, Amazon, and distributor channels
Familiarity with NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Cin7, Inventory Planner, Shopify, and 3PL management systems
Strong working command of GAAP with hands-on experience applying it in startup or growth-stage CPG company contexts
Ability to manage multiple client relationships simultaneously and deliver consistently on deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate financial information clearly for founders and non-finance operators
Experience with VC-backed company structures, SAFE and convertible note accounting, and investor reporting is a strong plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
100% of the employee's health insurance premium is covered by the company
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
Generous Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Paid Company Holidays
Comprehensive Paid Parental Leave
Fully remote position
Company-provided technology equipment
$250 technology stipend to support your ideal home office setup
401k with a company match