Job description:
ChocXO Chocolatier LLC is a fast-growing, premium North American chocolate manufacturer redefining how modern food manufacturing is built and scaled. Privately owned, well-capitalized, and founder-led, we operate at the intersection of branded CPG, contract manufacturing, innovation, and sustainability - with the freedom to invest long-term and do things the right way.
In the past year alone, we have:
- Scaled from one manufacturing site to three
- Expanded our brand portfolio, including the mission-driven Endangered Species Chocolate
- Invested heavily in new capacity, automation, and enterprise-grade systems
- Begun construction on a next-generation manufacturing campus in Rockwall, Texas
Our manufacturing footprint includes:
- Delta, British Columbia – 60,000 sq. ft. fully automated, SQF Level 3 flagship
- Indianapolis, Indiana – 35,000 sq. ft. facility, home of Endangered Species Chocolate
- Rockwall, Texas – 225,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution complex opening in 2026
We are now entering the most important phase of our growth: institutionalizing excellence. This is the shift from growth powered by heroics to growth powered by systems, discipline, and repeatability.
- Assist in preparing month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparing and posting of journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other adjustments.
- Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliation to the general ledger.
- Assist with prepaid expenses, accruals, intercompany transactions, and other accounting schedules.
- Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
- Assist in preparing supporting documentation and schedules for external auditors and year-end financial statement audits.
- Maintain and review product costs, including material, labour, and manufacturing overhead components.
- Support the development and maintenance of standard costs and update costing information as required.
- Analyze actual manufacturing costs against standards, budgets, and prior periods.
- Investigate cost variances and work with Operations, Production, and Purchasing to understand underlying causes.
- AI & Technology: Demonstrated experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar platforms to support financial analysis, reporting, process automation, data interpretation, forecasting, and workflow optimization. Candidates should be able to provide specific examples of how they have applied AI to improve efficiency, accuracy, or decision-making while maintaining data confidentiality and appropriate human oversight.
- Assist with other ad hoc projects, analyses, and duties as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Approximately 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably including experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with both general accounting and cost accounting is preferred.
- Good understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems; experience working with manufacturing ERP systems is an asset.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and analysis of large data sets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet month-end and reporting deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with both Finance and non-Finance departments.
- CPA designation or enrollment in the CPA program is an asset.
Chewters Chocolates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions at Chewters are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Chewters Chocolates is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants who require accommodation during the application or hiring process will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
