Sr. Lead Financial Accountant

Join America's favorite family bakery since 1934-home of Little Debbie, Drake's Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You'll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you'll discover a better way to live and work.

Pay
Salaried Grade 11
$98,700 - $114,400 / year, depending on experience and qualifications
The base salary range represents the starting and expected pay for this position. Actual salaries may vary and in some cases, may be higher with extensive experience and strong performance.
Exempt role

Location

10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315

Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (or as required by business needs)
Hybrid-remote with 3 days on-site each week; subject to change based on business need

Job Summary
McKee Foods is seeking a Sr. Lead Financial Accountant to join the Corporate Accounting team. This role prepares financial statements and disclosures in compliance with U.S. GAAP; supports internal management reporting and technical accounting research; and serves as a subject-matter expert for lease accounting and financial reporting processes; drives process improvement across reporting cycles. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead period-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and financial reporting
• Prepare and review period-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements, including footnotes and required disclosures
• Prepare and review balance sheet and income statement reconciliations; enhance the use of data analytics within accounting processes
• Develop internal financial reports and analysis to support management decision-making
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and support budget-to-actual analysis for management reporting
• Interpret and apply U.S. GAAP and accounting theory to company-specific transactions; remain current on new accounting standards and relevant regulatory changes
• Research new accounting standards and complex transactions; prepare technical accounting memoranda and maintain accounting policies to ensure GAAP compliance
• Maintain, update, and enforce financial and accounting policies and procedures
• Review, investigate, and resolve accounting errors, discrepancies, and customer service issues; advise management on appropriate accounting resolutions
• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors by providing schedules, walkthroughs, and documentation; respond to audit inquiries in a timely manner
• Provide guidance and informal leadership to accountants and cross-functional partners

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and financial reporting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification (active or in progress)
• Demonstrated experience with period-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, consolidations, and external reporting
• Experience supporting internal and external audits and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and external reporting requirements; including handson experience preparing or reviewing financial statements and disclosures
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and experience with accounting and financial analysis software (e.g., ERP)
• Clear, concise written communication (technical memos, policies) and effective crossfunctional collaboration
• Ability to prioritize and thrive under tight reporting deadlines; strong organization and planning skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Public accounting (external audit) background
• Experience with lease accounting, cost accounting, and financial statement & footnote preparation
• Experience driving process improvement/automation (e.g., workflow tools, BI/analytics)

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• 25 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer