Manufacturing Accounting Manager

We are recruiting for a Manufacturing Accounting Manager to support plant accounting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance for a manufacturing facility in the Gallipolis, Ohio area.

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on manufacturing accounting experience who enjoys working closely with operations, analyzing plant performance, and providing accurate financial data to support business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant-level accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Maintain cost accounting standards for material, labor, and overhead
• Prepare cost variance analysis, profitability reporting, budget comparisons, and forecast reporting
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle count review, inventory reconciliation, and financial analysis
• Develop and maintain controls for slow-moving, obsolete, and reserved inventory
• Provide financial analysis for capital expenditure reviews and post-investment tracking
• Maintain accurate accounting records to support internal and external audits
• Support annual budgeting, financial projections, and plant-level forecasting
• Partner with manufacturing operations to identify trends, improve reporting, and support site performance
• Help maintain the integrity of the financial reporting system

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing accounting, plant finance, cost accounting, or inventory accounting
• Strong understanding of variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience supporting month-end close, audit preparation, and plant-level financial controls
• Ability to work closely with operations, production, inventory, and finance teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
• Background in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred
• Manufacturing site optimization or Lean manufacturing exposure is a plus

Apply today to learn more about this Manufacturing Accounting Manager opportunity in Gallipolis, Ohio.