Accounting & Finance Manager

Join a hands-on finance team at High Lawn Farm, where you can shape financial oversight across two entities from our onsite location in Lee, MA. This salaried role offers a starting annual compensation of $60,000, a comprehensive benefits package, and a collaborative culture that values precision, proactive reporting, and cross-functional partnership. You will lead financial reporting, payroll processing, compliance, and process improvements while supervising the Accounting Coordinator and coordinating with leadership.

What you'll do

• Manage daily accounting operations including accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring accurate and consistent records. Own the monthly close and deliver leadership-ready financial statements such as the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analyses.
• Monitor liquidity, track receivables and payables, and support collections with the office team. Provide clear visibility into financial performance and proactively identify risks or opportunities.
• Partner with HR to run bi-weekly payroll through a third-party system, ensuring accurate wages, deductions, garnishments, and benefits. Support the transition to and ongoing management of an electronic HRIS system.
• Coordinate with the external accounting team on annual tax filings. Independently manage monthly and quarterly filings, including meals and sales tax, monthly dairy pool reporting, and eligible tax credit submissions, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assess and enhance financial and administrative workflows to boost efficiency and reduce manual tasks. Document procedures and establish clear, repeatable systems across accounting and payroll.
• Supervise the Accounting Coordinator and oversee AR operations performed by the Wholesale Office team (Office Manager and Office Assistant). Collaborate with General Managers and leadership across both entities to ensure aligned financial operations and partner with the front office on billing, receivables, and collections.
• Lead budgeting processes, reporting, and related operational initiatives to support the business’s growth and success.

What you’ll need

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or business operations, including full-cycle accounting and payroll processing.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks, Excel, and Google Sheets.
• Solid understanding of payroll compliance and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Weekly milk stipends
• Aflac coverage
• Employee discounts

Application questions

• Upon interview, will you be able to provide 2-3 professional references?