We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good.
Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what’s “healthy” they don’t stop to consider what’s healthy. As far as we’re concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join its growing Finance team. Reporting to the Controller, this role will be helping to build the processes around core accounting operations while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across all workflows.
The Senior Accounting Manager will own critical components of the monthly close and key areas including revenue, COGS, A/R, A/P and general ledger activity. This is a highly hands-on role, ideal for someone who can seamlessly shift between high-level technical strategy and detailed execution in a fast paced, lean environment.
This role will be based out of our Williamsburg, Brooklyn office and follow Van Leeuwen’s hybrid work model and be in office three days a week.
Job Responsibilities
- Daily Accounting Operations
- Manage and execute core accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
- A/P Management
- Oversee accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment runs
- A/R Management
- Manage accounts receivable, including billing, collections, and cash application
- Month-End Close
- Support and help drive the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across all assigned areas
- Inventory & COGS Support
- Assist with inventory accounting, cost tracking, and reconciliation processes in partnership with the Controller and Operations
- Process Improvement
- Provide recommendations to the Controller to improve internal controls, automate manual workflows, and build out the accounting tech stack
- Reconciliations & Controls
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
- Support internal controls and documentation
- Participate in monthly balance sheet reviews with the Controller and CFO
- Audit Support
- Assist with audit preparation, documentation, and coordination with external auditors.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain and other teams to ensure accurate data flow and financial reporting
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
- 5 to 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience in CPG, food & beverage, multi-unit retail, or manufacturing is a plus
- Strong experience with A/P, A/R, general ledger, and month-end close processes
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
- Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, inventory/accounting principle, multi-unit environments
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Startup DNA: comfortable with ambiguity. You don't wait for a manual; you write it
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
- Must be comfortable working in-store scoop shifts as needed, while adhering to DOH guidelines
Compensation + Benefits
$130,000 - 150,000 annual compensation depending on experience, paid weekly
Eligible for annual 10% bonus
- Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide)
- Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution
- 401k with up to 4% Employer Match
- Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
- Wellness Reimbursement Plan
- Flexible Time Off - No accrual required
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid one month sabbatical (eligible after 4 years of continued employment)
- Yearly Performance Reviews
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.
Salary Range
$130,000—$150,000 USDHere at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.
