Who are we?
Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated.
Today, we are one of the largest players in foodservice, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $50 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to foodservice excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value: Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider – we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the foodservice industry.
This position can be based out of any of our offices located in Waltham, MA, Lake Worth, FL, or Chicago, IL. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.
The Director of Corporate Accounting is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions for Buyers Edge Platform and all of our brands. The successful candidate has excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles, policies and processes.
Your impact:
- Manage the month end close and financial statement preparation for all subsidiaries
- Manage all journal entries and the reconciliation of over 30+ bank accounts for all subsidiaries
- Implement internal controls and policies and procedures
- Oversee all accounting functions and staff including GL, AP, AR, Payroll and Financial Systems Administration
- Manage the processing and coding of all accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and processing payments and applying cash receipts
- Provide financial guidance and support to department heads, and ensure that all financial decisions are in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Oversee the Financial Statement audit with the external auditors
- Work with Human Resources and Payroll on the 401k audit
- Work with Human Resources and Payroll on best practices, ADP WFN knowledge a plus
- Assist in implementation and integration of all newly acquired subsidiaries
- Manage the ERP and Expense Management systems
About you:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years of expereince with 5+ in a supervisory role
- Expereince with ERP Systems (NetSuite is a plus)
- Experience with month end close and account reconciliation software, Floquast a plus
- Advanced knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting
- CPA Preferred
What's in this for you?
Amazing coverages to start. Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning! We also offer ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life and long-term-disability plans! On top of this, we also offer a 401(k) plan with company match.
Invest in your success. We will provide you with a thorough training and development program; and offer competitive compensation.
Live well = Work well. Relax with our Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy where you don’t have to accrue time off in order to take it! We also offer half-day Summer Fridays!
We welcome all.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
