Manufacturing Accounting Manager (CPA) — Lead Cost & Growth

Title: Accounting Manager – Manufacturing (CPA Required) Salary: $120,000 – $130,000 + Bonus Why This Opportunity Stands Out This is an incredible opportunity for an accounting leader who loves being close to the operations and wants to make a direct impact on a growing manufacturing environment. Here’s why candidates get excited about this role: Key seat in the business: You’ll partner directly with Operations, Supply Chain, and Corporate Leadership to drive financial accuracy and operational effectiveness. High visibility: Your work feeds into strategic decisions that guide production planning, cost control, and profitability across multiple product lines. Growth + stability: Join an established manufacturing organization experiencing healthy growth, expansion, and investment in systems/process improvements. Career trajectory: This position is designed for someone who wants to grow into a Controller role next. Supportive culture: Collaborative leadership, cross-functional exposure, and autonomy to improve and shape the accounting function. Great perks: Competitive salary + bonus, solid benefits, generous PTO, and a strong work/life balance environment. Key Responsibilities – Accounting Manager Month-End & Reporting Lead the month-end close process for the manufacturing operations. Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of inventory, cost of goods sold, and gross margin results. Cost & Inventory Accounting Oversee standard costing, cost rolls, variance analysis (PPV, labor, overhead), and margin insights. Monitor inventory across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Partner with operations on cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory accuracy initiatives. Operational Support Work closely with plant leadership to understand production performance and cost drivers. Provide analysis on production efficiency, scrap, absorption, and throughput. Support budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing sites. Process & System Improvements Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve internal controls, and increase reporting efficiency. Support ERP enhancements and ensure accuracy of data flow between operations and finance. Team Leadership Mentor and develop junior accountants within the team. Provide guidance on cost accounting, inventory processes, and operational support. Qualifications – Accounting Manager Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 5–8+ years of accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing or a similar product-based industry. Strong understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory accounting. Experience with ERP systems (SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, Epicor, or similar). Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret and explain financial data to non-finance partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr Creative Financial Staffing, LLC