About the Role

The Manager, Inventory Accounting is a critical leader within Kinder’s Accounting organization, responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of inventory and cost accounting processes. This role sits at the intersection of Accounting, Supply Chain, and Operations, ensuring that financial insights reflect the realities of our physical product flow.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Accounting, this leader will own inventory accounting operations, drive improvements in cost visibility, and build scalable processes that support Kinder’s continued growth.

This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a continuous improvement mindset and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Inventory Accounting & Financial Integrity

• Own inventory accounting across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Manage inventory valuation, standard costing, and cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, reserves, and inventory roll-forwards
• Serve as the subject matter expert on inventory-related accounting policies and treatments

Cross Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and FP&A to align financial reporting with operational realities
• Provide visibility into cost drivers, inventory movement, and margin impacts
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and scenario modeling related to inventory and cost structure

Process Improvement & Systems

• Design and implement scalable processes, controls, and workflows to optimize a rapid growth company
• Identify opportunities to streamline close timelines and improve data accuracy
• Support ERP and systems enhancements (SAP), including inventory and cost modules
• Strengthen internal controls, including SOX readiness (if applicable)

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and develop a high-performing accounting team
• Ensure clear processes, accountability, and performance standards
• Act as a thought partner to Accounting leadership on scaling the accounting function

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Lead the inventory close process, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting
• Analyze inventory variances (purchase price variance, production variance, waste, obsolescence) and provide actionable insights
• Support audit processes, including preparation of schedules and documentation for external auditors

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of accounting experience (public accounting + industry preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in inventory or cost accounting
• Prior experience in CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• CPA preferred

Mindset

• Builder mentality with a passion for improving processes and creating structure in growth environments
• High ownership and accountability with strong attention to detail
• Curious, data-driven thinker who challenges assumptions and seeks better ways of working
• Collaborative partner who can translate financial concepts into business insights

Skillset

• Strong expertise in inventory and cost accounting within a CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing environment
• Deep understanding of standard costing, inventory flows, and supply chain operations
• Experience leading month-end close and managing balance sheet integrity
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify risks/opportunities, and influence decision-making
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining compliance with GAAP

Toolset

• ERP systems experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
• Experience working with large datasets and multiple data sources
• Exposure to SOX controls and financial systems design is a plus

Pay Transparency

The expected starting salary range for this role is $135,000- $155,000 per year. The salary range posted for this role reflects the good-faith base pay range Kinder’s reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting and may vary based on the location of the role. Individual compensation within the posted range will be determined based on factors such as relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs.

About the Role

The Sr. Manager, Accounting is a key leader within Kinder’s Finance organization, responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role leads core general accounting processes, including month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and income statement accuracy, while guiding a team to deliver against critical deadlines.

This leader will operate at the intersection of execution and insight—driving to strengthen internal controls and partnering cross-functionally to support a high-growth, fast-paced CPG environment. The role also plays a meaningful part in audit readiness, financial analysis, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Owning the Numbers (Accuracy & Execution)

• Lead the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis
• Oversee general accounting activities, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Support inventory and fixed asset accounting processes
• Support all internal and external reporting processes as they arise

Lead Core Accounting Operations

• Assists in overseeing order to cash and procure to pay functions to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Assists in overseeing Trade accrual, reporting and compliance
• Provide oversight and support for payroll accounting activities as needed
• Ensure operational excellence across all day-to-day accounting workflows

Strengthen Controls & Compliance

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of internal controls and accounting policies
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company standards
• Support audit readiness and respond to internal and external audit requests

Partner Across our Business

• Collaborate with HR, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to align financial activities
• Support financial planning efforts and contribute to broader business strategy discussions
• Serve as a trusted partner to leadership on financial performance and risks

Lead & Develop the Team

• Supervise and develop accounting team members, driving accountability and performance
• Create clarity around priorities, timelines, and expectations in a fast-paced environment
• Foster a culture of accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility
• Strong foundation in general accounting, financial reporting, and close processes
• Experience in public accounting and/or CPA certification strongly preferred
• CPG or high-growth environment experience is a plus

Technical Capability

• Proficiency in large and complex ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities
• Deep understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and accounting workflows

Leadership & Mindset

• Detail-oriented with a high standard for accuracy and accountability
• Strong analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into insight
• Effective communicator and cross-functional partner
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Pay Transparency

The expected starting salary range for this role is $160,000- $180,000 per year. The salary range posted for this role reflects the good-faith base pay range Kinder’s reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting and may vary based on the location of the role. Individual compensation within the posted range will be determined based on factors such as relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs.

About the Role:

As a Deduction Specialist at Kinder’s, you will be responsible for managing large volumes of incoming customer deductions. You’ll investigate, analyze and resolve deductions for as assigned group of customers. The deduction balance is an integral piece of the Company Trade Expense Accrual, so accuracy and timeliness are critical.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide support to the cash and deduction processes. The DS has broad scope and will support multiple customer portfolios, to include a high number of customer accounts.  
• Promotional deduction management and resolution to ensure deduction aging remains within company guidelines (i.e. < 60 days).   
• Maintain trend reporting in support of meeting target metrics and current uncleared deduction balance, identify issues and take appropriate actions to include engaging stakeholders to assist in resolving issues.   
• Effectively craft customer and sales communications to communicate results and address issues.   
• Support the clearing of non-promo deductions while assisting in identifying trends to help address issues causing the deductions.   
• Navigate customer portals to retrieve/request appropriate deduction backup.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to streamline deduction clearing process.    
• Other duties as needed.   

What You Bring To The Table:

• Comprehensive knowledge of customer payment and deduction practices including company cash and deduction policies, to support accurate decision making across all customer portfolios.  
• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable or collections (or equivalent education).  
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.  
• Strong planning, organizational skills and attention to detail are a must, as well as devotion to seeing tasks through to completion.  
• Motivated self-starter that requires little direction or oversight with a proven ability of problem solving, managing multiple priorities simultaneously and time management.  
• Team player that works well cross functionally and seeks to collaborate across the organization.  
• A commitment and passion for being an active participant of our fast-paced, growing company with the ability to adapt and reprioritize quickly.  
• Strong interpersonal skills.  

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree (or equivalent work experience)  
• Proficiency in Trade Promotion Management Systems, preferably Exceedra  
• Experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods Industry  

Location and Travel:

The position will be based onsite in Walnut Creek, CA. We strongly believe in the power of culture and community and have a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office on a weekly basis to encourage collaboration and personal connections that will allow us to better serve our customers and consumer and to have more fun. Fridays are flex days with employees having the opportunity to choose to be either in the office or to work from home based on what makes most sense for them.

Pay Transparency:

The expected starting salary range for this role is $105,000- $115,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

About the Role:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist supports the Accounting team by executing day-to-day invoicing and providing administrative support within the AR function. This role is responsible for generating accurate customer invoices, managing retailer portal submissions, and organizing deduction documentation to support the AR team. The ideal candidate has prior AR experience in a CPG environment and thrives in a detail-oriented, process-driven role.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Customer Invoicing

• Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices in accordance with pricing agreements and promotions
• Validate invoice details including pricing, freight, and trade spend
• Submit invoices through customer portals or EDI systems as required
• Maintain accurate billing records and supporting documentation

Retailer & Portal Management

• Submit invoices and related documentation through customer and retailer portals
• Retrieve remittance details and supporting documents from retailer systems
• Monitor portal notifications related to billing discrepancies or compliance deductions
• Maintain customer-specific billing requirements and compliance checklists
• Ensure all required documentation is properly uploaded and stored for AR review

Deduction Documentation Support

• Gather, organize, and maintain supporting documentation for customer deductions and chargebacks
• Coordinate with Sales, Trade Marketing, and Operations to obtain required backup documentation
• Ensure documentation is complete and accessible for AR review and resolution
• Maintain organized records of deduction-related files

Accounts Receivable Processing

• Assist with cash application and payment posting
• Support reconciliation of customer accounts
• Maintain accurate customer account information
• Provide administrative support for AR reporting and audits

Month-End & Administrative Support

• Support AR month-end close activities
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and filing systems
• Assist the AR Supervisor with reporting and special projects
• Identify opportunities to improve documentation accuracy and efficiency

Skills + Experience:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable or billing experience required
• CPG industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with retailer portals (e.g., Walmart Retail Link, Target Partners Online, etc.) preferred
• Familiarity with customer deductions and chargebacks preferred
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Strong Excel skills (basic formulas and data organization)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

What Success Looks Like:

• Invoices are accurate and submitted on time
• Retailer portal submissions are completed correctly and without delays
• Deduction documentation is complete, organized, and readily available
• AR processes run smoothly with minimal errors

Pay Transparency:

The expected starting salary range for this role is $110,000- $120,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities Include:

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop Deduction Specialists responsible for trade deduction portfolios.
• Manage team performance against key KPIs (aging, recovery, write-offs, cycle time).
• Oversee workload distribution and serve as escalation point for complex or high-risk claims.

Trade Deduction Management

• Own key customer accounts, including direct responsibility for clearing deductions for high-volume and strategic retailers.
• Oversee validation, dispute resolution, and recovery of promotional deductions.
• Manage customer follow-up on open items, including repay requests for unauthorized deductions.
• Oversee third-party collection agencies (e.g., Stat Recovery, SPS) to drive recovery.
• Approve write-offs within authority and escalate material risks.
• Identify root causes and implement actions to reduce preventable deductions

Reporting, Insights & Communication

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting on deduction trends, aging, and exposure.
• Analyze data to identify risks and drivers impacting financial performance.
• Communicate insights clearly and present recommendations to cross-functional partners and senior leadership.

Process Improvement and Financial Impact

• Drive process improvements to streamline deduction clearing and improve efficiency.
• Partner with Trade Finance to align deductions with accrual balances and monthly reporting.
• Identify and address deduction drivers impacting trade spend and overspend.
• Ensure strong controls around claim validation and financial accuracy.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Partner with Trade Operations and Sales to ensure promotional execution supports accurate deduction processing.
• Collaborate with Trade Finance on accrual management and financial alignment.
• Coordinate with Operations to maintain visibility into total deduction exposure.

What You Bring To The Table:

• 5–8 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Trade Deduction Management, or related finance function (CPG preferred).
• Leadership experience with ability to manage and develop a team.
• Strong knowledge of trade deductions and accrual validation.
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in Excel; experience building dashboards.
• Strong communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and cross-functional solutions.

Location and Travel:

The position will be based onsite in Walnut Creek, CA. We strongly believe in the power of culture and community and have a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office on a weekly basis to encourage collaboration and personal connections that will allow us to better serve our customers and consumer and to have more fun. Fridays are flex days with employees having the opportunity to choose to be either in the office or to work from home based on what makes most sense for them.

Pay Transparency:

The expected starting salary range for this role is $130,000- $145,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.