Accounting Manager

HELLAN STRAINER

Accounting Manager

Join a well-established manufacturing team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Hellan Strainer is a subsidiary of Industrial Manufacturing Company International, a U.S.-based organization made up of engineering and manufacturing companies worldwide. The company produces specialized products for a wide range of industries, including naval, mining, steel, machine tools, rail, agriculture, marine, military, power generation, gas and oil, printing, packaging, food and beverage, textiles, material handling, aerospace, heat treatment, plastics, and more.

• Location: Cleveland, OH
  Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000
• Company Bonus Plan: Annual bonus opportunity based on achievement of Company performance goals
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance : Comprehensive coverage options for employees and dependents
• Paid Time Off : Vacation and paid holidays
• Retirement Plan : 401(k) with company match
• Additional benefits offered in alignment with company policy and eligibility

Position Summary

As part of our continued growth through acquisition, we are seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the finance function for one of our newest operating companies. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the accounting and financial processes of a business in transition while partnering closely with corporate leadership and plant management to build a strong financial foundation for the future.

As a member of the management team, this individual will oversee all accounting and finance functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, internal controls, and the monthly close process, while partnering with operations to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and enhanced business performance.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Lead the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Coordinate and support external audit activities.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and ongoing forecasts.
• Monitor key performance indicators and provide financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Maintain financial data integrity within the cloud-based ERP system, including accurate standard costs, routings, and inventory transactions.
• Oversee and continuously improve ERP performance, functionality, and utilization.
• Manage cash flow and working capital to support operational needs.
• Partner with plant management to identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities.
• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls to mitigate financial risk.
• Actively engage with plant operations to understand and support business performance.
• Some travel required to other company site(s)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting or finance experience, with a strong background in manufacturing required.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with standard costing and inventory management systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work efficiently with large datasets.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, with the confidence to convey financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.