Corporate Accounting Manager

Imperial is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to lead corporate accounting for Imperial, Pukka, and Winston Collection under the Paramount Brands umbrella. This role owns accounts payable, fixed assets and treasury, working with the Director of Accounting on policies and controls as well as external audit relationships, while partnering closely with the Controller and cross‑functional leaders across the portfolio. This is a combination of building something new and optimizing what already exists, taking the corporate accounting function to its next stage of maturity.Full TimeLocation: Onsite - Chesterfield, Mo.What You'll Be DoingServe as the corporate accounting backbone supporting Imperial, Pukka, and Winston Collection, with dotted‑line oversight and coordination across all three operating brandsManage daily accounting functions and lead the accounting team responsible for accounts payable, treasury, fixed assets, travel & expense, lease accounting, and general accounting processesOwn the fixed assets function across the portfolio, managing the team member who performs day‑to‑day fixed asset work while retaining accountability for accuracy and controlsLead timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring transactions are properly recorded in the general ledgerPrepare and review financial statements and account reconciliations in accordance with accounting regulations and corporate guidelinesServe as a liaison for external audits and oversee SG&A accounting and reportingDevelop, document, and enforce accounting policies and internal controls across Imperial, Pukka, and Winston CollectionManage information requests for corporate financial reporting, corporate tax, and internal and external auditsLead, coach, and develop accounting team membersDrive continuous improvement, including participation in Lean initiatives and Kaizen eventsOther duties and special assignments, as assignedWhat We NeedBachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience; CPA preferred6+ years of accounting and/or finance experience, including 4+ years in a manufacturing environment (low‑volume, high‑mix product portfolio preferred)Experience with an ERP system; NetSuite experience strongly preferredExpert Excel user with a strong understanding of databases, queries, and reportsStrong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects with little to no supervisionStrong leadership and mentoring skills, with the proven ability to develop personnelStrong collaborator who can build relationships with cross‑functional business partners and senior leadershipPrior experience transforming or rebuilding an accounting function is a plusCareer‑minded professional looking to grow long‑term, with potential to progress toward a Controller‑level roleAbility to travel periodically depending on business need, including periodic travel to Bourbon and PukkaAbility to work out of our Bourbon Location during onboardingPhysical RequirementsAbility to sit or stand for extended periods of time while working at a computer or workstationAbility to use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and keyboardsAbility to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via electronic communicationOccasional ability to lift and/or move up to 25 poundsAbility to move throughout the facility, including walking, bending, and reaching as neededVisual acuity sufficient to read screens, documents, and reportsBenefits401(k) with company matchHealth care (medical, dental, vision)Employee Assistance ProgramPTO (vacation, personal days, and 9 company holidays)Opportunities for continuing education and professional growthEmployee product discountsFree hatsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.#J-18808-Ljbffr