Accounting Manager

Roboptic, a Taiwanese-founded robotics and optical systems company, is building a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Hutto, TX. We're seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting for our growing U.S. operations. This role works closely with our Taiwan headquarters and plays a key part in establishing strong accounting practices and controls as the facility scales. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions Own cost accounting for manufacturing operations, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis Prepare and analyze financial reports for local leadership and coordinate reporting requirements with the Taiwan headquarters finance team Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies in compliance with U.S. GAAP Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements with outside accounting firms Manage and develop accounting staff as the team grows Partner cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and HR on cost centers, capital expenditures, and payroll-related accounting REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role Hands-on experience with ERP systems, specifically the SAP FICO module Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end/year-end close processes Experience managing general ledger, AP/AR, and reconciliations in a corporate or plant accounting environment Advanced Excel skills; comfortable building and maintaining financial models and reports Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Mandarin fluency highly preferred, given close day-to-day coordination with Roboptic's Taiwan headquarters Background in electronics, hardware, or precision manufacturing preferred Experience in a multinational manufacturing organization, especially one coordinating with an Asia-based parent company Familiarity with standard costing and inventory accounting in a plant/production setting Experience supporting a greenfield facility or rapid-growth manufacturing environment ADDITIONAL DETAILS Occasional early-morning or evening calls to coordinate with the Taiwan-based team across time zones #J-18808-Ljbffr