Corporate Accounting Manager

The Corporate Accounting Manager must have a strong knowledge of GAAP accounting, be highly analytical, detail oriented, and should be able to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll play a hands-on leadership role in developing staff and managing/reviewing their work product. You’ll identify and propose process improvements and ensure accurate financial deliverables are produced by the team within expected deadlines.

We value the impact and connection that come from regular in-person collaboration. While the ideal candidate can work from our Waltham office, we are also accepting applications from remote candidates who are not located within a reasonable commuting distance. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

Who we are:

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.

Your impact:

• Supervise and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Set performance goals, conduct regular check-ins, and support career development
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Operational Oversight

• Maintain and improve processes to support monthly close activities and internal controls
• Coordinate across departments (e.g., FP&A, HR, Treasury, Ops & Legal) to ensure financial integrity
• Review team member work product and monitor department performance
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of accounting entries and financial transactions

Compliance & Controls

• Maintain strong internal controls across all managed functions
• Ensure adherence to GAAP and the timely completion of account reconciliations in an audit ready state

Reporting & Analysis

• Oversee the month-end close process including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Support the consolidated reporting process, including financial statement preparation and review

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA a plus)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory/managerial role

• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and accounting operations
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and modern accounting tech stacks
• Proficiency in Microsoft’s suite of business applications (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.)

Not sure you meet every qualification? Studies show that diverse applicants often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Buyers Edge Platform, we value authenticity and inclusion—if you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we’re looking for!

What's in this for you:

• Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more—plus a 401(k) with company match.
• Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay.
• Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.

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.