Manager, Indirect Accounting

The Manager of Accounting is a member of the Finance leadership team and responsible for Indirect Accounting with an emphasis on expenses incurred in the US distribution centers (DCs). The position reports to the Sr. Manager of Accounting who oversees all indirect expenses at Hello Fresh, EveryPlate, Factor, Green Chef and GoodChop and closely collaborates with our FP&A, Data & Finance Operations, Treasury, and Tax teams. You have the technical background but are also a great team leader that chaperones the development of the Accounting team through our continued growth phase and collaborates closely with other business functions to improve financial processes.

You will …

• Act as a subject matter expert on indirect expenses (DC specific), accounting transactions and related financial reporting requirements, explore and offer solutions and best practices.
• Manage and develop a team to work efficiently and effectively on month end close and reporting needs.
• Manage the monthly close function, ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records, and administer a strict timeline
• Develop a strong understanding of the available data and data sources and provide analysis of the potential risks for each and help create solutions.
• Support reporting requirements including audit schedules, quarter-end, and year-end month-end closing tasks.
• Maintain relationships with business partners including working closely with the FP&A and Operational functions to increase transparency on business performance and support cost control. 
• Assist in special projects or requested cost analysis.

Your qualities...

• Data driven and curious to find and develop better practices.
• Able to work comfortably under pressure and work towards tight deadlines.
• A strong sense of ownership and attention to detail.
• Drive to continuously improve and build processes.
• Highly advanced Excel and data organization skills
• Ability to resolve escalated issues from the team.

At a minimum, you have...

• >5 years of combined experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting functions, CPA is preferred
• Substantive quantitative skills and proficiency in Excel.
• Strong technical accounting background; knowledge of IFRS is a strong plus.
• Experience in fast-growth environments and/or inventory-based E-Commerce businesses preferred.

You’ll get…

• Competitive Salary & 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation 
• Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy 
• $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans 
• 85% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh (as well as other product initiatives)   
• Employee Resource Groups 
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company