The Senior Accounting Manager will oversee the General Ledger Accounting Team, manage financial records, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and drive process improvements.
Who We Are:
Our story began in 2011 when a group of office workers at a major logistics company in Chicago had a lunch problem. Nearby options were limited and the team was spending too much time and money traveling to their favorite restaurants. They had an idea: bring Chicago’s local restaurant culture inside the office to sell food. It was an immediate hit. When they discovered people from other companies sneaking into their office, they knew they were on to something.
Fooda pioneered the concept of rotating popup restaurants inside offices. Today, we operate in 45 cities with over 100 million meals served and continue to grow rapidly.
Powered by technology and a network of 1500+ restaurants, we feed hungry people at work through a platform of unique food programs located within companies, office buildings, hospitals, schools, distribution centers, and more. At Fooda, we believe a workplace food program should be something employees love and look forward to every day.
Who We Are Looking For:
Fooda is adding a Senior Accounting Manager to our growing Finance and Accounting Team. The ideal candidate for this position is a great analytical problem solver, a clear communicator, and has 8+ years of professional experience between public and private firms. The Senior Accounting Manager will lead the General Ledger Accounting Team and be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial records. This role oversees all aspects of month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and internal controls. This candidate will have a strong technical accounting background, leadership experience, and a proven ability to drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. This is a Chicago-based position expected to be in-office a minimum of 3 days per week.
What You Will Be Doing:
The Fooda Finance and Accounting Team members all wear lots of different hats and we'll expect whoever joins our team to do the same. Roles and responsibilities will include, but won't be limited to the following:
The salary range for this role is $140,000- $170,000. The salary is dependent on a number of factors, included but not limited to: work experience, training, location, and skills.
Our story began in 2011 when a group of office workers at a major logistics company in Chicago had a lunch problem. Nearby options were limited and the team was spending too much time and money traveling to their favorite restaurants. They had an idea: bring Chicago’s local restaurant culture inside the office to sell food. It was an immediate hit. When they discovered people from other companies sneaking into their office, they knew they were on to something.
Fooda pioneered the concept of rotating popup restaurants inside offices. Today, we operate in 45 cities with over 100 million meals served and continue to grow rapidly.
Powered by technology and a network of 1500+ restaurants, we feed hungry people at work through a platform of unique food programs located within companies, office buildings, hospitals, schools, distribution centers, and more. At Fooda, we believe a workplace food program should be something employees love and look forward to every day.
Who We Are Looking For:
Fooda is adding a Senior Accounting Manager to our growing Finance and Accounting Team. The ideal candidate for this position is a great analytical problem solver, a clear communicator, and has 8+ years of professional experience between public and private firms. The Senior Accounting Manager will lead the General Ledger Accounting Team and be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial records. This role oversees all aspects of month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and internal controls. This candidate will have a strong technical accounting background, leadership experience, and a proven ability to drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. This is a Chicago-based position expected to be in-office a minimum of 3 days per week.
What You Will Be Doing:
The Fooda Finance and Accounting Team members all wear lots of different hats and we'll expect whoever joins our team to do the same. Roles and responsibilities will include, but won't be limited to the following:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 2-4 direct reports
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the accounting team.
- Oversee and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the company’s general ledger and financial data.
- Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Support and manage annual audit requests
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate GL processes.
- Implement best practices to accelerate the month-end close while maintaining accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
- Support tax, treasury, and other cross-functional teams with financial data and reporting.
- Work closely with FP&A, operations, and business leaders to provide insights into financial performance.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and operational goals.
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA required
- Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in Accounting
- Public accounting experience is a plus
- Substantial experience in people management; self-motivated and capable of managing your team independently
- Player/coach mentality
- Very organized and detail oriented; high tolerance for ambiguity; ability to prioritize and multitask
- Effective communication skills to interact with all levels of our organization
- Expert with Microsoft Excel and high level of proficiency with other MS Office applications
- Assertive and confident leader
- Competitive market salary and stock options based on experience
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance plans
- 401k retirement plan with Company match
- Paid maternity and parental leave benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Company-issued laptop
- Daily subsidized lunch program (ours!) and free food and beverages in the office
- A fulfilling, challenging adventure of a work experience
The salary range for this role is $140,000- $170,000. The salary is dependent on a number of factors, included but not limited to: work experience, training, location, and skills.
Top Skills
Excel
MS Office
Fooda Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
225 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States
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