Accounting Manager

David creates tools to increase muscle and decrease fat. Our first product is a protein bar. More broadly, David is a platform to develop high-protein, low-calorie, blood-sugar-friendly foods that are craveable. This is a compelling opportunity to join an exciting new food brand as we enter a critical growth stage. David is led by CEO Peter Rahal, the Cofounder and Former CEO of RXBAR. We have strong aspirations to become the most popular high-protein bar in North America and beyond. Role and Responsibilities: The Accounting Manager will sit in the Finance function and will play a key leadership role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, implementing and maintaining internal controls, and supporting strategic business decisions with strong financial insight. This is a hands-on role that combines technical accounting acumen with cross-functional collaboration and process improvement. You will work closely with the Controller to help advance the Finance team’s mission of enabling sound-decision making and strong business outcomes across the company. Financial Reporting and Month-End Close Own and manage the full monthly accounting close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Ensure all accounting practices are performed in accordance with GAAP and internal policies. Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages. Partner with internal stakeholders to review and communicate financial performance. Inventory, COGS, and Supply Chain Accounting Collaborate closely with the Supply Chain team to manage inventory accounting and ensure accurate COGS reporting. Lead financial processes related to logistics, fulfillment, and manufacturing cost analyses. Maintain appropriate inventory valuation practices and integrity in ERP and accounting systems. Internal Controls and Systems Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and controls, including compliance with SOX and GAAP requirements. Identify and implement opportunities to optimize accounting systems, workflows, and tools to support scale. Own relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and other external financial partners. Cross-Functional Partnership and Strategic Support Translate financial data into actionable insights to support leaders across Supply Chain, Growth, and Retail teams. Proactively surface risks, trends, and opportunities based on financial results. Assist in strategic initiatives and special projects as the company scales rapidly. Requirements Strong technical foundation in US GAAP and month-end close processes High fluency with accounting systems and ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite) Strong understanding of inventory and COGS accounting; experience in a CPG or inventory-heavy environment preferred. Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred 3–5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles, with experience in a high-growth or CPG environment strongly preferred Big 4 public accounting experience a plus Meticulous attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership A self-starting attitude with a love for executing on ideas and moving quickly Confident and clear communicator with the ability to present financial information to stakeholders A desire to help build an early-stage CPG company with a mission to help people increase muscle and decrease fat Benefits This is a full-time role. Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year, inclusive of cash bonus based on attainment of company targets Company equity opportunity 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance 401(k) Additional perks, such as covered gym expenses Substantial and required PTO We work in the office 5 days per week in New York City – when culture lines up, it is fun to be in the office together.