Senior Staff Accountant

Purpose of the Position

The Senior Staff Accountant oversees consolidated financial reporting for the parent and subsidiary, ensuring accurate, GAAP-compliant statements and a timely close. This role serves as the financial lead for the subsidiary, with full responsibility for P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, while partnering with leadership to drive pricing, cost control, and margin improvement. 

Responsibilities

· Manage all day-to-day accounting activities ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

· Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet analyses.

· Manage inventory accounting and internal controls, including inventory reconciliations, cycle count reviews, physical inventory oversight and variance investigations to ensure accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting.

· Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for operational and financial improvements, and communicate findings to management.

· Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities, providing financial insights and recommendations to support business decision-making.

· Coordinate annual audits and other financial reviews by providing requested documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and implementing recommendations as appropriate.

· Assist with special or cross-functional projects, tasks, and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

· Prior experience in a private equity–owned company with exposure to tight close timelines, board reporting, lender packages, and EBITDA bridge analysis.

· Strong Technical Accounting Foundation (CPA is a plus).

· Deep U.S. GAAP expertise, audit leadership experience, and comfort with complex areas (revenue recognition, consolidations, debt accounting, purchase accounting).

· Proven P&L Ownership & Business Partnership Experience.

Key Competencies

· A self-starter and “can-do” mentality.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across internal teams, channel partners, and executive stakeholders.

· Ability to develop and foster strong, trust-based partner relationships at scale.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a bias toward data-driven decisions.

· Ability to work independently and manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.

· Clear and timely communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· Ability to establish and nourish effective working relationships with customers, managers, supply partners, and fellow teammates at EspriGas.

Travel:

· 10-20%

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job and may change at any time, with or without notice.

Total Rewards package

Here are just some ways we support and invest in our fantastic team:

· Health benefits with coverage on day one.

· Robust paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child.

· Hybrid and remote environments allow for collaboration, creativity, and some quiet time to focus.

· Professional development, certification, and learning resources to invest in every team member.

· Wellness programs offering access to free counseling and health and wellness programs.

· Competitive compensation because we are looking for top talent.

· A growth environment where creative thought drives limitless potential.