Division Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Division Accounting Manager - Financial Reporting
Location: Nebraska

Position Overview

A global manufacturing organization is seeking a Division Accounting Manager to lead financial reporting, compliance, and accounting operations for a large, multi-site business unit. Reporting directly to the Division Controller, this position will play a key leadership role in managing the close process, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, forecasting, and accounting support across domestic and international operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting leader who enjoys partnering with operational and executive leadership while driving process improvements, financial accuracy, and organizational performance within a complex manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Perform variance analysis and provide meaningful insights to business leaders.
• Support divisional and corporate reporting requirements.

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Coordinate external financial audits and internal audit activities.
• Maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and internal control standards.
• Monitor segregation of duties and control effectiveness.
• Serve as a key resource for compliance-related matters and process documentation.
• Partner with leadership to identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.

Planning, Forecasting & Business Support

• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Support cash management and balance sheet optimization initiatives.
• Monitor working capital metrics, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory.
• Provide financial analysis and decision support to divisional and operating leaders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve business performance and profitability.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support financial systems, reporting tools, and ERP environments.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and data integrity initiatives.
• Lead system enhancements, reporting improvements, and user training efforts.
• Participate in ongoing finance transformation and continuous improvement projects.

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage and develop accounting and finance staff.
• Establish goals, performance expectations, and development plans for direct reports.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate financial results and key business drivers to leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Progressive accounting and financial reporting experience within a corporate or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes.
• Experience leading month-end close and managing complex accounting operations.
• Prior experience with SOX compliance and external audit coordination.
• Leadership experience managing or mentoring finance and accounting professionals.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• ERP system experience required; experience with financial reporting and planning tools is preferred.

Ideal Candidate Background

• CPA or public accounting foundation preferred.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple locations, business units, or international operations.
• Comfortable working directly with senior leadership and operational management.
• Proven ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, and drive efficiencies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual performance bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 20 days of PTO.
• Full relocation assistance available, including moving support and relocation-related expenses.
• Strong long-term career growth opportunities within a global organization.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to join a large-scale manufacturing business with significant operational complexity, direct exposure to executive leadership, and responsibility across multiple locations. The position provides a blend of technical accounting, financial leadership, compliance oversight, and business partnership, making it an excellent next step for an experienced accounting professional seeking broader leadership responsibilities.

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.

By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.

We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.

From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.\r\n\r\nBy breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.\r\n\r\nWe work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.\r\n\r\nFrom our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.