Job Overview:

The Manager, Corporate Accounting, is responsible for leading the corporate accounting operations and assessments of significant transactions and new accounting standards. The role will have accounting responsibilities including cloud computing arrangements, internally developed software, share-based compensation, and LIFO. This position is visible throughout the organization and candidates must have the ability to coordinate and manage projects, be proactive, and deadline focused. This position will work cross-functionally with stakeholders to assess the financial reporting and accounting impacts of transactions and changes to UNFI’s evolving business. In addition, this role will assist with disclosures under US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.

What does it mean to be part of our Finance/Accounting Team?

A role on our Finance and Accounting team involves helping UNFI maintain and grow its financial health as we continue to transform and scale. We need to ensure that our financial analysis and statements revolve around constant communication with our partners within the organization as well as outside to provide the most current statistics for our business health. By being attentive to details, trends, and inefficiencies, and communicating with our teams, you’ll be key to our success and continued growth as North America’s premier grocery wholesaler.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing the accounting of cloud computing arrangements and internally developed software in accordance with ASC 350-40.

• Responsible for overseeing the accounting of share-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718 and equity transactions.

• Responsible for overseeing the accounting of LIFO in accordance with ASC 330.

• Research and analyze US GAAP and SEC regulations to ensure transactions are accounted for and reported in accordance with reporting requirements and document accounting conclusions in formal memos.

• Manage the monthly corporate close process, including review of journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Update and maintain relevant corporate accounting policies, including account reconciliations, to implement leading best practices across the company to meet organizational goals.

• Assist with disclosures and provide support, as needed, for external reporting processes, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings, by contributing to preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and management discussion and analysis.

• Assists in supporting internal and external audit requests.

• Performs other relevant job duties as required.

Job Requirements:

Education/ Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

• Public accounting experience preferred.

Experience:

• 5+yrs of accounting-related experience.

• Wholesale distribution or retail experience preferred.

• Public accounting experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to partner with a multitude of key stakeholders.

• Solid understanding of US GAAP and the ability to apply accounting guidance to transactions.

• Proficiency with advanced Excel functions.

• High level of attention to details.

• Able to identify process inefficiencies and implement effective solutions.

• Effective leader of a team with the ability to organize and prioritize work.

• Ability to work with little supervision.

• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

Work Environment:

Remote Role:

• This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

Travel (minor):

• This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

Physical Environment/Demands:

Office Roles:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.

• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

About UNFI: We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI

Benefits: Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO plan, Remote, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, other benefits applicable to specific role.