Manager, Accounting

Job Post will CLOSE on: Friday, May 1st - 4:30pm

Why This Role Matters

At Klean Kanteen, we’re more than a bottle company - we’re an independently-owned, mission-driven crew working to eliminate single-use waste and inspire people to bring their own. As our Accounting Manager, you’ll be the hands-on financial engine that keeps Klean running. Reporting directly to the CFO at Think Better Group, you’re the “doer” - the person who owns the books, manages our banking relationships, builds the annual budget, coordinates tax reporting, and makes sure every number is right. Your accuracy and initiative directly enable our leadership team to make smart, mission-aligned decisions that allow Klean Kanteen to invest in its people, its products, and its purpose.

What You’ll Do

Champion Our Mission & Values

• Be an advocate for Klean Kanteen’s mission in every interaction with customers, partners, and staff
• Actively support and embody Klean Kanteen values of Respect, Responsibility, and Fun
• Foster a culture of transparency with the team, retail partners, rep groups, and consumers
• Follow and continuously improve departmental processes and procedures
• Measures progress against objectives and performance targets

Lead & Inspire Your Team

• Hire, mentor, coach, and set clear accountability measures for all direct reports
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the Finance team
• Conduct regular 1:1s, set goals, gather peer feedback, complete semi-annual performance and salary reviews as part of the organizations performance cycle
• Encourage growth, improved efficiencies, and best practices across all accounting functions

Accounting & Finance

• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare general ledger entries and manage all month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings and reconciliations
• Perform thorough GL departmental expense reviews and balance sheet account reconciliations on a routine basis
• Perform bank reconciliations and internal audits
• Provide financial information to banks and management for capital requirement
• Monitor and review cash flow closely in partnership with the CFO, Think Better Group
• Provide IT support on behalf of the organization as needed – (needs to come off if part-time role)

Banking Relationships

• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact with Klean Kanteen’s banking partners
• Prepare and deliver weekly borrowing base certificates (BBCs) and monthly bank reporting package
• Manage covenant compliance tracking and ensure timely submission of all required bank reporting
• Support the CFO in maintaining and strengthening banking relationships
• Perform and mange bank exams and inventory appraisals (quarterly)

Annual Budget

• Lead the creation and coordination of the company’s annual budget process
• Collaborate with department leaders to gather inputs, align on targets, and consolidate the plan
• Maintain the budget model throughout the year and provide variance analysis against actuals
• Present budget updates and financial performance summaries to the CFO and leadership team

Tax Reporting & Compliance

• Coordinate with Klean Kanteen’s outside accounting firm to manage annual tax filings and reporting
• Work with our sales tax vendor to ensure accurate, timely sales tax compliance across all jurisdictions
• Prepare and provide all supporting schedules and documentation required for tax preparation
• Monitor regulatory and legal requirements; escalate issues to the CFO as needed

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

• Oversee, monitor, and evaluate all AR and AP functions
• Work closely with AR staff to review AR aging analysis on a weekly basis
• Manage routine AR and AP reporting and analysis with department staff

Who You Are

• Hands-On Operator: You don’t just oversee - you do. You’re comfortable being the one who gets things done
• Financially Sharp: You have deep GAAP knowledge and can translate numbers into clear, actionable insights
• Detail-Oriented: You catch what others miss and take genuine pride in accuracy and clean books
• Relationship Builder: You’re confident working with bankers and outside partners and represent Klean professionally
• Mission-Aligned: You care about sustainability and want your work to support a company doing good in the world
• Self-Starter: You work independently, take initiative, and bring solutions - not just problems

What You Bring

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and business financial principles
• Mastery of Excel and excellent spreadsheet and modeling skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including with external banking partners
• Proven analytical, research, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or CPA designation (preferred)

Experience

• 3–5 years of relevant, high-level accounting management experience (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience managing bank relationships and preparing borrowing base certificates (preferred)
• Experience leading an annual budget process (preferred)
• Experience coordinating with outside tax preparers and sales tax vendors (preferred)
• SAGE experience (preferred)

Tools You’ll Use

• Desktop PC/laptop, standard office equipment (printers, fax, copiers)
• SAGE ERP, Banking Platforms, Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

• Based onsite (some hybrid ok) in Chico, CA - candidates must reside in Chico or the surrounding area
• Standard office or cubicle environment
• Requires sitting for long periods and regular computer use
• Occasional bending, reaching, and lifting up to 30 lbs. as needed

Why You’ll Love Working at Klean

• Join a passionate, purpose-driven company making a real impact on the planet
• Be part of a workplace culture that values Respect, Responsibility, and Fun — with a whole lot of heart
• Work in a collaborative, transparent environment where your ideas are valued
• Lead a team that’s proud of the work they do and the company they do it for
• Help spread the Klean Kanteen movement worldwide!

Klean Kanteen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are ADA compliant, follow a veterans’ preference policy, maintain a drug-free workplace, and welcome team members who share our passion for leaving the world better than we found it.