Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a manufacturing organization on a Long-term Contract basis. This urgent role is suited for a detail-oriented finance leader who can lead core accounting activities, support accurate reporting, and strengthen operational controls in a fast-moving environment. The position works closely with teams across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, facilities, IT, and finance to improve financial processes and provide clear insight into business performance.

Responsibilities:
• Direct month-end accounting activities, including oversight of general ledger close tasks and review of journal entries to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee inventory and manufacturing accounting processes, including cost tracking, standard cost maintenance, production reporting, and analysis of operating variances.
• Manage accounting related to fixed assets, leases, and other assigned areas while maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Review inventory activity and production results to identify financial impacts, explain fluctuations, and support decision-making with meaningful analysis.
• Work with cross-functional partners to resolve accounting issues, improve process reliability, and reinforce internal controls across operational workflows.
• Contribute to enterprise system implementation, testing, stabilization, and automation efforts that affect accounting operations and reporting.
• Create and refine accounting policies, procedures, and control documentation to support compliance and consistent execution.
• Prepare reconciliations, dashboards, and management-ready financial reporting that clearly communicate trends, risks, and performance drivers.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in inventory accounting and cost accounting.
• Prior accounting experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, and audit support.
• Experience working in ERP-driven accounting environments; exposure to Oracle systems is highly preferred.
• Ability to operate effectively in changing environments and collaborate across multiple business functions to deliver results.