Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
Location: St. Louis, MO
Reports to: Controller (TBD) and Fractional CFO (Peter Britt)
Department: Finance + Business Operations

About Deli Star

Deli Star is a privately held, growth-focused food manufacturer with a strong financial foundation and over 30 years of industry leadership. Known for pioneering fresh sous vide protein solutions, our company combines the stability of an established brand with the energy and innovation of a high-growth startup.

Following a successful operational rebuild and strategic shift, we are entering a new phase of expansion—investing in systems, processes, and people that will scale our platform nationally. Our finance team plays a central role in shaping this future: ensuring discipline, unlocking profitability, and partnering across the business to drive performance.

Role Overview

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in the integrity of Deli Star’s financial systems, reporting accuracy, and internal controls. This role supports month-end close, reconciliation, and compliance while partnering cross-functionally to improve cash management, cost visibility, and plant-level accountability.

You’ll work closely with the Controller, CFO, and CEO on audit readiness, cash forecasting, and system optimization—with a clear runway to grow into a Controller role. This is a high-impact opportunity for a detail-oriented and growth-driven finance professional ready to step into leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Month-End Close & General Ledger Integrity

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Maintain and update fixed asset schedules and depreciation calculations

2. Financial Reporting & Internal Controls

• Support financial statement preparation and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control standards
• Partner with the Controller on audit preparation and reporting

3. Cash Management & Working Capital Support

• Track and reconcile daily cash activity and bank balances
• Support AR/AP tracking and working capital optimization
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operations Support

• Partner with Cost Accounting and Plant Ops to align financials with production and yield data
• Reconcile inventory and review cycle counts with Supply Chain and Operations
• Support profitability and KPI reporting through Excel and PowerBI dashboards

5. Systems & Process Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to automate accounting workflows
• Support ERP transitions and enhancements related to finance and operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
• 4+ years of progressive experience in general accounting or FP&A
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency with Excel, ERP systems (NetSuite, Workday, or similar), and reporting tools
• Manufacturing or food industry experience strongly preferred

Why Join Deli Star?

• Growth Path: Clear opportunity to grow into the Controller role and take on broader leadership responsibilities
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  Visibility & Impact: Work directly with CFO, Controller, and CEO on high-priority projects and board deliverables
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  Plant Integration: Get hands-on experience supporting operations, yield, and product costing at our St. Louis facility
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  Start-Up Energy, Established Stability: Join a scaling business with a patented process and top-tier customer base
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  People-First Culture: Access to executive coaching, leadership development, and cultural engagement programs
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  Competitive Compensation: Strong salary, bonus eligibility, and full benefits including health, 401(k), and wellness