Manager of Operations Accounting

ESC has an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Manager of Operations Accounting, who plays a key role in integrating manufacturing cost activities with our premier client’s overall financial results. This position is responsible for managing the monthly financial close and reporting of plant operations, cost accounting, and inventory accounting. The position reports to the Director of Managerial Accounting and Finance and sits onsite in Brookfield, WI

Essential Job Functions:

• Management: Supervise our corporate operations accounting team. Develop and train staff. Foster a team atmosphere, promoting team cohesion.
• Operations Support: Support our Operations teams as a valued accounting resource. Provide training in accounting and inventory costing to our manufacturing plant personnel. Update and maintain policies and procedures associated with our plant accounting teams. Assist with other projects as needed.
• Operations Analysis : Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual account analysis. Review financial statements, analyze overhead, variances and key accounts associated with plant operations.
• Operations Accounting: Lead and oversee the unique processes that comprise operations accounting. This team performs calculations, accounting and analysis of overhead, manufacturing and inventory variances, purchase price variances, and review of plant-prepared accounting deliverables. Also maintain general and subsidiary ledgers pertaining to areas of assigned responsibility.
• Liaison Role: Act as a collaborative liaison between our various company operational teams, external and internal auditors, general accounting and financial reporting.
• Best Practices: Review existing processes to identify opportunities for implementing best practices. Ensure compliance with internal and SOX controls including cut-off discipline and accurate and timely postings at month-end.

Education, Skills, and Experience :

• BA/BS in Accounting with Master’s or CPA preferred.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience.
• Minimum three years of cost accounting experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical experience.
• Team builder, leader, and collaborator.
• Work experience in manufacturing or consumer products industry with multiple locations.
• Comfortable working hands-on and engaging in detailed analysis.
• Experience with physical inventories.
• JD Edwards Enterprise One or other relevant ERP experience.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and Intermediate in Word and Power point.