
Location: U.S. Remote (PA, FL, NJ, NC, NY, MI, KS, MO, WV, WI, GA, VA, TN)
Headquarters: Philadelphia, PA
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)
Advancing the Future of Freshness™, Together
AgroFresh is a fast-moving, dynamic company dedicated to delivering integrated near- and post-harvest solutions for more freshness and quality, every step of the way from harvest to home. From next-gen digital monitoring and analytics and plant-based coatings to integrated fungicide solutions and SO2 generating sheets for more intelligent packaging, you can count on us for a full suite of near- and post-harvest solutions that help enhance quality and extend the shelf life of your fruits and vegetables.
When you work at AgroFresh, you work with the leading experts in near- and post-harvest technologies to proactively solve the most pressing challenges. Imagine a world where the produce supply chain has more time every step of the way. Where products get to consumers exactly as the grower intended. Where food loss is minimized, sustainability maximized, and business empowered. This is the world of Smarter Freshness.
What the Role Delivers
The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for overseeing the preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role works closely with the Global Controller, Assistant Controller, both the Corporate and International accounting teams, ensuring high-quality reporting, strong internal controls, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate brings a combination of public accounting experience, technical accounting expertise, and the ability to drive ownership and accountability within the team. Experience with SAP and global consolidations is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Lead the preparation of monthly management financial statements including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flow.
- Lead and enhance the financial close process, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and completeness
- Coach a team of senior accountants, driving accountability, ownership, and professional growth
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy and compliance
- Establish and maintain internal controls over financial reporting
- Partner with cross-functional teams (FP&A, tax, operations, HR, Sales and Marketing, Legal) and external service providers to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Lead global consolidation processes across multiple business units and legal entities
- Oversee foreign currency translation, intercompany eliminations, and consolidation adjustments
- Ensure consistency and accuracy across all reporting entities
- Maintain and enhance consolidation processes and supporting documentation
- Identify and participate in new system implementation, process improvements and automation opportunities
- Prepare monthly balance sheet review for CFO
- Prepare reporting packages by entity
- Ensure compliance with evolving U.S. GAAP standards, local statutory reporting requirements, conduct independent accounting research on new and unusual business transactions and help implement global accounting policies
- Support external audits and act as a primary liaison with auditors
Who to Work With
- Corporate Accounting and Finance Shared Services
- Functional leaders
How We Work
- Accountability for Results
- Mindset for Growth
- Customer Centricity
- One AgroFresh
What the Job Requires
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA required.
- Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, with 5+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity. Experience in a global manufacturing industry preferred. Public accounting experience preferred.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in US GAAP, financial statement preparation, foreign currency translation, multi-entity eliminations and consolidation, project management. Expertise with ERP systems (like SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and consolidation tools, advanced Excel skills.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, detail-oriented, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and strong leadership capabilities.
Why Work Here
- We work every day to improve the quantity and quality of fresh produce and reduce food waste – that is important to every person on the planet!
- We have a rich history and are known for our quality products.
- We have an enterprising spirit and are looking for like-minded problem-solvers to help us accomplish our goals.
- We focus on the Critical Few priorities that are important for us and our customers and then hold ourselves accountable to deliver.
- We are growing and transforming – both our business and the industry.
- We are committed to developing our colleagues and helping you advance in your career.
- We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.