Chocolate Covered Company, LLC · 1 day ago
Finance and Accounting Manager
Totowa, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expChocolate Covered Company is seeking a hands-on Finance and Accounting Manager who can operate as both a technical accounting leader and a financial partner to the business. This role involves overseeing external accounting functions and managing the operational financial health of the company, including budgeting and performance analysis.
Food and BeverageRetailSnack Food
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee the work of the external accounting partner, including bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions
Ensure accurate general ledger classification, proper cost allocation, and a timely, reliable month-end close process
Design and enforce financial controls, approval workflows, and spending guardrails to maintain disciplined cost management across all departments
Own and maintain the company’s Bill of Materials (BOM) for all products
Lead the transition from estimated costing to precise, data-driven Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reporting
Build and continuously refine product costing models that incorporate raw materials, packaging, direct labor, and overhead
Actively manage and monitor labor utilization, inventory valuation, usage patterns, shrinkage, and waste to strengthen gross margins
Serve as the primary financial point of contact for key suppliers, service providers, and agencies and coordinate with external advisors on tax matters and year-end filings
Develop, manage, monitor, and maintain the annual operating budget and rolling cash flow forecasts within QuickBooks Online
Actively monitor working capital, including receivables, payables, and inventory, to optimize cash flow and liquidity
Prepare and analyze detailed monthly P&L statements, budget-to-actual variances, and revenue forecasts
Deliver clear, actionable financial insights to inform strategic and operational decisions
Assess profitability across product lines, sales channels, and geographical regions
Recommend data-driven pricing strategies and operational improvements to enhance margins
Evaluate the financial return on investments in new equipment, facility upgrades, and product development
Contribute to long-term financial planning and business strategy initiatives
Qualification
Required
5+ years as a Controller, Finance Manager, or similar role, preferably in a small-to-mid-sized manufacturing or food production environment
Proven ability to manage complex inventory systems and calculate COGS in a multi-SKU environment
Experience sourcing vendors, reviewing contracts, and negotiating terms
Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel
Food & Beverage and B2B experience required, with an understanding of food safety compliance, perishability, and seasonal inventory fluctuations
Company
Chocolate Covered Company, LLC
Chocolate Covered Company® is a rapidly growing eCommerce business specializing in gourmet and chocolate gifts tailored for various occasions and holidays.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Steve Asbaty
Founder, CEO
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