Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee shared services operations and provide dependable financial support for the broader finance organization in Wisconsin. This position guides key transactional accounting activities, strengthens month-end close performance, and partners with finance leadership to improve how work is delivered across teams. The role also plays an important part in building efficient processes, supporting accurate reporting, and developing a high-performing staff.

Responsibilities:
• Shape and carry out a shared services roadmap that aligns staffing, workflows, and systems with finance department goals.
• Direct daily operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash application, expense administration, and general ledger support to ensure reliable service delivery.
• Lead the transition of appropriate accounting activities into a centralized service structure by creating consistent procedures, communication practices, and service expectations with plant locations.
• Oversee monthly close activities, including review of subledgers, general ledger accuracy, and maintenance of the chart of accounts within the ERP environment.
• Ensure vendors are paid accurately and on schedule while resolving invoice discrepancies, approval issues, and period-end cutoff matters.
• Manage payroll administration and related compliance responsibilities, including tax filings, retirement funding support, and annual testing requirements.
• Supervise treasury-related tasks such as cash position monitoring, bank reconciliations, wire activity, and intercompany balancing while identifying opportunities to streamline banking practices.
• Maintain fixed asset and lease accounting records, monitor capital project capitalization, and prepare related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Establish performance measures and drive process improvement initiatives that increase standardization, accuracy, and operational efficiency across shared services.
• Recruit, coach, and develop team members while partnering with plant controllers, purchasing, and finance leaders to resolve issues and support strong cross-functional alignment.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and accrual-based accounting.
• Experience overseeing accounts payable, payroll, and other high-volume transactional finance processes.
• Advanced Excel capabilities and experience working in ERP systems; familiarity with Infor XA and Paylocity is valuable.
• Background in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information, solve operational issues, and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with proven success leading teams and improving accounting processes.