Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing client that is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to support the financial operations. This role is responsible for leading core accounting activities, improving financial processes, and providing meaningful insight that supports operational and business performance. The position will partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen reporting, enhance controls, improve efficiency, and build scalable accounting practices in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting function for a multi-location manufacturing business, ensuring accurate financial records and timely reporting.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including oversight of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Review financial results and prepare management reporting that supports operational and executive decision-making.
• Partner with plant, operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to provide insight into manufacturing performance, spending, margins, and business trends.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, including variance analysis and recommendations for performance improvement.
• Oversee cash flow visibility, short-term liquidity planning, and key treasury-related activities to support working capital management.
• Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures to improve compliance, accuracy, and consistency.
• Identify and lead process improvement efforts focused on standardization, automation, documentation, and scalability.
• Act as a key finance partner on ERP optimization, reporting enhancements, and system-driven workflow improvements.
• Coordinate audit support, assist with tax-related activities, and ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives that improve operational efficiency and support business growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or product-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial close, reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Familiarity with cash management, working capital concepts, and treasury support processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Demonstrated success improving accounting workflows, controls, or finance processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work across accounting, operations, and leadership teams.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.