Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager / Controller (Confidential – Manufacturing Environment)

A growing, privately held organization in a manufacturing/distribution environment is seeking an Accounting Manager / Controller to lead core accounting operations and support continued business growth.

This role is open due to active hiring needs and offers a fast-moving interview process, strong visibility to executive leadership, and a clear path for advancement. The organization is open to both:

• Proven Accounting Managers / Controllers (plug-and-play leadership)
• High-performing Senior Cost Accountants ready to step into leadership

Compensation

• $120K – $135K for experienced Controller-level candidates
• $105K – $115K for high-potential step-up candidates

About the Role

This position will oversee full-cycle accounting operations, drive accuracy in financial reporting, and lead process improvements across the accounting function.

You'll partner closely with leadership to improve financial visibility, strengthen controls, and enhance operational efficiency—particularly across cost accounting and inventory-driven processes.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting & Reporting

• Manage general ledger activities and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Lead month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting
• Review and analyze balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany transactions
• Own P&L analysis, including variance identification and investigation

Cost Accounting & Operations

• Oversee cost accounting processes, including inventory valuation and product costing
• Monitor and improve inventory management and controls
• Assist with P&L allocations and cost analysis to support decision-making

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify and implement improvements in AP/AR processes and automation initiatives
• Enhance workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of reporting
• Support ERP/system optimization where applicable

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Support or lead junior accounting staff (depending on level)
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams
• Assist in building scalable processes to support growth

Requirements

Must-Have

• Experience managing general ledger and month-end close processes
• Strong background in balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany accounting
• Ability to analyze financial statements and investigate variances
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality in a fast-paced environment

Highly Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments
• Exposure to cost accounting and inventory management
• Experience with process improvement or automation (AP/AR or close process)
• Prior leadership experience or readiness to step into a leadership role

Why This Role

• Clear growth path to Controller-level leadership
• High-impact role with direct visibility to CFO/executive team
• Opportunity to modernize and improve accounting operations
• Fast hiring process with strong urgency from leadership