Sr. Manager, Accounting & Transformation presso Mezzetta
Mezzetta · American Canyon, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Senior
- Ufficio in American Canyon
About Us:
Since 1935, we’ve been on a mission to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life and inspire connections over food. We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts. We believe that when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves — and that’s the only way we’d put our name on it.
Today, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered. With an 80-year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we’re seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation.
The ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to our Core Ingredients:
- Crunchy Crunchy: We are hungry for excellence.
- Own It: We think and act as an owner – with appetite, initiative, and responsibility.
- Connection: We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications.
- Vibrance: We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision. When we share our work, we share a part of who we are.
Senior Manager, Accounting & Transformation
Mezzetta is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Manager, Accounting & Transformation to support our transition to the IFS ERP system and help modernize our accounting operations. This Sr. Manager plays a central role in the finance organization leading accounting-related system implementation tasks and supporting internal controls, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
The immediate focus for the Sr. Manager, Accounting & Transformation will be on IFS project execution and post-go-live stabilization. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable driving cross-functional systems-related work and providing accounting support as needed to ensure continuity in operations. Following the ERP implementation, this role will become more fully integrated into the broader accounting team, with expanding responsibilities to support Mezzetta’s continued growth, increased complexity, and process scalability.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Controller, lead planning and coordination with Accounting SMEs and cross-functional business partners to ensure Finance project deliverables are executed on time and within budget
- Support end-to-end project activities to ensure effective integration across Finance workstreams
- Collaborate with Project Manager to track progress and keep Finance stakeholders informed, enabling early identification and resolution of potential issues
- Lead or support documentation of accounting process changes and internal control procedures
- Provide accounting support as needed during month-end close cycles, including reconciliations and variance analyses
- Prepare reporting schedules for related party transactions and intercompany activity
- Assist in the annual financial statement review conducted by external accountants
- Support overall internal control documentation and post-implementation process optimization
- Help build scalable accounting processes as the company transitions to a post-ERP environment
- Provide backup or oversight to other team members during periods of transition or team expansion
- Ability to take on long-term leadership responsibilities post-project
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
- CPA or MBA highly preferred
- Strong technical foundation in U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial close processes
- Demonstrated success supporting or leading ERP implementations (e.g., IFS, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Effective cross-functional collaborator with the ability to influence without direct authority
- Strong systems orientation with a genuine interest in finance transformation and process improvement
- Excellent communicator with strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven
- Capable of balancing strategic project work with day-to-day accounting operations
- Experience working in a manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment preferred
- Familiarity with financial reporting and internal control frameworks in a private company setting
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:
At Mezzetta, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where you know you belong. Part of that commitment includes a zero-tolerance policy and being an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Mezzetta are solely based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, family or parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. All of us share in the responsibility of fulfilling this commitment and creating a culture where our team can thrive.
