Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a growing manufacturing organization in Fort Worth, Texas. In this role, you will work closely with leadership and operational partners to strengthen core accounting processes, support accurate financial reporting, and provide insight into inventory and cost performance. This position is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can guide a team, improve workflows, and contribute to the finance function of a fast-moving production business.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the monthly close cycle by coordinating timelines, preparing and reviewing entries, reconciling accounts, and delivering timely financial results.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members while fostering accountability, technical growth, and consistent performance.
• Evaluate balance sheet support schedules and reconciliation activity to maintain accuracy across the general ledger.
• Review manufacturing cost performance by examining standard and actual variances, inventory movement, production yield, and material waste.
• Produce and assess profitability reporting across customers and products to help inform business decisions.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and other internal teams to ensure financial transactions are recorded correctly and reported reliably.
• Oversee inventory-related accounting activities, including reconciliations, cycle count analysis, and physical inventory audit support.
• Establish and refine accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation to strengthen compliance and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives involving reporting tools, finance processes, and enterprise system effectiveness.
• Support invoicing, assist with customer financial questions, and contribute to cross-functional projects and strategic priorities as needed.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior leadership or team supervision responsibility.
• Strong background in general ledger management, month-end close, account reconciliations, and journal entry review.
• Experience in manufacturing or other inventory-intensive environments is strongly preferred; exposure to food and beverage, consumer products, packaging, or contract manufacturing is a plus.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, job costing, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Familiarity with internal controls and compliance-driven accounting practices.
• Experience using large ERP platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, NetSuite, Oracle, or comparable systems.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong communication, organization, and project coordination abilities.