Job Purpose

Support the external and internal financial reporting, accounting policy, financial statement audit and review engagement, and technical accounting area, ensuring the company’s compliance with regulations and industry-specific requirements. Support the investor relations function through the preparation of investor presentations, investor script calls, and investor Q&A. Partner with key stakeholders such as general accounting, tax, FP&A, operations finance, commercial finance, external auditors, and other internal and external business partners in support of deliverables.

Essential Functions

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

• Coordinate and prepare tie-outs of supporting documentation for 10-K/10-Q equivalent, earnings releases, and investor relation documents

• Serve as a primary contact for the external auditors during quarterly reviews and the year-end audit including providing supporting documentation and service coordination

• Support technical accounting research on complex transactions and ensure adherence to GAAP including the preparation of accounting position papers and memos

• Prepare quarterly and annual goodwill impairment analysis including the preparation of accounting positions memos

• Support investor relations function in preparation of investor presentations, investor script calls, and investor Q&A

• Prepare financial reporting to accounting leadership, private equity owners, lessor, rating agencies, and other key business partners

• Support M&A activities including purchase accounting and fair value valuation on acquisitions

• Prepare and maintain internal controls documentation across the accounting function

• 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

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including a mix of financial reporting and technical accounting

• 2+ years of public accounting experience with CPA designation

• Proficient technical accounting knowledge of SEC reporting regulations and US GAAP

• 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 $82,665.00 to $105,000.00 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.