Senior Staff Accountant

Company: Legacy Foods MFG LLC
Location: Elk Grove Village
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: About Legacy Foods Legacy Foods is a fast-growing custom sauce and salad dressing manufacturer with approximately $50 million in annual revenue. We serve leading national and regional customers and operate in a dynamic, high-volume manufacturing environment. Legacy is owned by Sunridge Partners, a UK-based private investment firm that acquired the business in 2024. We are building a best-in-class finance and operational infrastructure to support continued growth. This is a high-visibility role offering direct mentorship from the CFO and exposure to private-equity ownership, audit readiness, and operational finance transformation. Position Summary The Senior Staff Accountant will play a critical role in both: 1. Senior Staff Accounting & ; GAAP Responsibilities (approximately 50%) 2. Product Costing Product Pricing (approximately 50%) We are seeking a self-starter who takes ownership, operates with a strong internal control mindset, and thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves and support the business wherever needed. Key Responsibilities Senior Staff Accounting & GAAP Responsibilities (50%) - Lead and manage the monthly close process - Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules - Perform detailed account reconciliations monthly - Assist with preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements - Support external audit and tax preparation processes - Take ownership of designing, implementing, and documenting robust internal controls across accounting and inventory processes - Lead the development, formalization, and continuous improvement of accounting policies and procedures to support a scalable, audit-ready organization - Support lease accounting (ASC 842), revenue recognition, and inventory accounting - Support budgeting and forecasting processes - Provide analytical support to CFO for Board and investor reporting Product Costing & Product Pricing (50%) - Own and maintain standard product costing models - Ensure accuracy of BOMs, labor standards, and overhead allocations - Analyze production variances (yield, labor, overhead, scrap, shrink) - Partner with operations to improve costing accuracy and margin visibility - Lead customer/product pricing analysis and margin modeling - Support pricing strategy through cost transparency and profitability analytics - Monitor inventory reserves and obsolescence - Ensure inventory controls are functioning properly in ERP system - Identify margin improvement opportunities through cost analysis Cross-Functional Team Responsibilities - Support and backfill AR/AP functions when needed - Respond to day-to-day information requests from CFO and leadership team - Partner with operations, supply chain, and sales teams - Assist with ERP system enhancements and reporting improvements - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives - Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support the business wherever needed Compensation and Work Environment - Reports to: Chief Financial Officer - Location: Chicagoland Suburbs- Elk Grove Village - Manufacturing environment- in-office 5 days per week - Base Salary: $90,000 – $95,000 (DOE) This is a unique opportunity to accelerate your career by stepping into a high- impact role with a growing, PE-backed manufacturing business. Requirements: Qualifications Required: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting - Minimum 3 years of audit experience in manufacturing - Strong understanding of GAAP - Advanced Excel skills - High attention to detail and process discipline Preferred: ? CPA (active or in progress) ? Experience with inventory accounting, product costing, and product pricing ? Strong is systems: manufacturing ERP system experience preferred

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