OS Senior Associate - CPG

Graphite Financial is a growing boutique finance, accounting, tax, and strategy firm (www.graphitefinancial.com) built to help startup and high-growth companies scale efficiently and sustainably. Graphite Financial is redefining the “finance department” for early-stage companies and VC-backed startups. We deliver high-caliber accounting and finance leadership and support to entrepreneurs and management teams building scalable, high-growth companies. Our clients are actively managing cash burn, measuring performance, reporting to investors, making capital allocation decisions, and preparing for fundraising. All of that takes expertise and time that founders don’t have and can’t afford to hire for. Graphite bridges the gap with flexible, fixed-fee support packages that provide fractional leadership and operational support from CFOs, Controllers, FP&A Managers, and Tax leaders.

ROLE PURPOSE

Own complex accounting areas independently across a portfolio of US-based consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, contributing directly to the quality and timeliness of the month-end close. The Senior Associate, Accounting — CPG is a key execution partner to Graphite ’s Client Leads and Team Leads, operating with autonomy, sound accounting judgment, and a deep understanding of how CPG businesses are structured and how their books work.

This is a remote role based in India, supporting US-based clients and working closely with a US-based engagement team. You will be expected to operate with a high degree of professionalism, communicate clearly across time zones, and hold yourself to the same standards as any Graphite team member — regardless of geography. CPG accounting experience is essential. Candidates without it will not be considered.

WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED HERE

This is a remote, client-adjacent role within a US-facing professional services firm. You will work alongside US-based Client Leads and Team Leads to serve clients who expect Graphite -quality accounting — accurate, timely, and professionally delivered. The following qualities define what high performance looks like in this role.

• CPG Accounting Fluency: You understand the mechanics of CPG accounting at a practitioner level — trade spend, COGS structure, inventory valuation, landed cost, deductions. You do not need these concepts explained to you; you need to apply them every day.

• US GAAP Proficiency: You work to US GAAP standards, not just in principle but in practice. Journal entries, reconciliations, and close procedures all reflect a command of US accounting standards and how they apply to CPG businesses.

• Independent Ownership: You manage your assigned accounting areas from start to finish without requiring daily direction. You know what needs to get done, you do it accurately, and you flag problems before they become someone else’s surprise.

• Professional Written Communication: You communicate clearly and professionally in English — in writing and on calls — with US-based colleagues and, when directed, with clients. Your outputs are polished. Your tone is confident and respectful.

• Cross-Timezone Reliability: You work with a US-based team across a significant time difference. Reliability, responsiveness within agreed windows, and clear communication about your availability and progress are non-negotiable.

• Responsiveness: You acknowledge requests, provide updates proactively, and close loops without being chased. In a remote, distributed team, silence creates risk. Communicate early and often.

• Coachability: You receive feedback from Client Leads and Team Leads directly and act on it quickly. Growth in this role depends as much on how well you integrate feedback as on what you already know.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

CPG-Specific Accounting Ownership

•Own and independently complete complex CPG accounting areas across assigned client engagements, including trade promotion accruals, deductions reconciliation, and promotional liability management