Division Accounting Manager

The Judge Group is currently seeking a Division Accounting Manager
Location: Central Nebraska
Relocation Assistance Available
On-Site Position (5 Days per Week)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong expertise in:
  • Cost accounting
  • Inventory accounting
  • Manufacturing finance
  • Financial reporting and analysis
• Experience working within an ERP environment
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills

• Prior supervisory or people management experience (5+ years preferred)
• Experience supporting plant operations in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of business intelligence and financial reporting tools such as Power BI, Hyperion, or similar platforms
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies

• Lead and participate in monthly close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis in accordance with US GAAP.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for divisional leadership and corporate stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance practices, including SOX-related processes and segregation of duties.

• Manage product costing activities, including:
  • Bill of Materials (BOM) integrity
  • Routing accuracy
  • Overhead rate development
  • Cost allocation methodologies
  • Annual standard cost roll processes
• Analyze manufacturing variances including labor, material, purchasing, and overhead performance.
• Partner with operations teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including:
  • Work-in-process (WIP)
  • Cycle counts
  • Physical inventories
  • Obsolescence and reserve analysis
  • Inventory turnover metrics
• Support make-versus-buy decisions, cost modeling, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support annual budgeting and operating planning processes.
• Assist with monthly forecasting and scenario modeling.
• Provide financial analysis related to margins, profitability, operational performance, and business risks.
• Evaluate capital investment opportunities through ROI and NPV analysis and perform post-implementation reviews.

• Serve as a key finance user for ERP, reporting, and business intelligence tools.
• Drive process automation, reporting enhancements, and data integrity initiatives.
• Lead system improvements, process standardization efforts, and user training activities.

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Establish performance expectations and support professional growth initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams.
• Present financial results and performance drivers to management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.