Management Accountant - Fast Growing Retail Brand - Rhode Island (North Kingstown)

Management Accountant

The US business has been operating since 2022 and is currently experiencing strong growth alongside an exciting business transformation period. As a result, they are looking to hire a newly created Management Accountant position to support the continued expansion ofthe finance function. This is a highly visible opportunity reporting directly into senior leadership, where the successful candidate will have broad exposure across accounting, financial reporting, credit & collections, and purchase-to-pay activities. The role offers a hybrid working environment with flexibility and strong long-term growth potential. The role is based in Rhode Island (North Kingstown), and they are looking for someone with prior experience with the month-end close.

Job Description

The successful Management Accountant will:

• Manage monthly accounting processes and support month-end close activities
• Prepare monthly management accounts packs including commentary and financial analysis
• Produce balance sheet reconciliations, validations, and reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and re-forecasting processes
• Track financial performance against budgets and analyze variances
• Ensure compliance with statutory accounting, tax, and regulatory obligations
• Assist with production of statutory accounts and board reporting materials
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decision-making
• Support implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls
• Review and oversee Accounts Receivable and collections activities
• Monitor aged receivables and support collection efforts to optimize cash flow
• Assist with customer payment disputes and escalations
• Support Purchase-to-Pay processes including supplier invoice reviews and reconciliations
• Ensure supplier data and documentation are maintained accurately
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, and finance leadership
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives across finance operations
• Support audit requests and ensure accounting accuracy across the business

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 5+ years of accounting and finance experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• CPA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (desirable, not essential)
• Strong experience with month-end close, financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
• Prior experience reviewing entity-level financials
• Accounts Receivable and collections experience
• Knowledge of sales tax and statutory accounting requirements
• Ability to work independently across multiple finance functions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or services environments preferred
• Hands-on mentality with willingness to wear multiple hats in a growing business
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment with 2-3 days onsite in Rhode Island (North Kingstown)

What's on Offer

• $100,000 - $110,000
• Hybrid working environment
• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Birthday leave and long-service rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Strong career development opportunities within a growing international business
• Opportunity to join the business during an exciting growth and transformation phase