Accounting Manager

Aquent is partnering with a leading manufacturing company that stands at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to producing high-quality products that profoundly impact daily life. This organization thrives on operational excellence and a steadfast commitment to continuous improvement, offering a dynamic environment where your financial expertise will directly contribute to strategic decision-making and overall business success. Step into a pivotal role where your financial acumen will drive integrity and operational efficiency, making a significant impact on the company’s future! This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented financial professional ready to optimize financial processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and provide critical insights that shape strategic direction. You’ll be a hands-on leader, deeply involved in the financial heartbeat of the organization, ensuring everything from daily transactions to strategic financial planning runs seamlessly. Your proactive approach and analytical prowess will be key in identifying opportunities for growth and mitigating risks, making you an indispensable part of our leadership team. What You’ll Do Lead and oversee all core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and cash management, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in daily operations. Manage comprehensive month-end and year-end close processes, preparing precise journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements that provide a clear picture of the company’s financial health. Conduct in-depth cost accounting and analysis, evaluating job, product, and customer profitability, and meticulously reviewing manufacturing cost variances across materials, labor, and freight. Maintain and update standard costing systems, providing crucial support for pricing analysis and strategic financial decisions. Ensure robust internal controls are in place and uphold strict tax and regulatory compliance, including managing filings, sales/use tax, and payroll reporting. Act as a primary liaison with external CPAs, auditors, banks, and tax advisors, facilitating smooth and accurate external coordination. Monitor key financial trends, analyzing revenue, margins, and cash flow to deliver actionable reports and insights directly to leadership. Actively support budgeting, forecasting, and inventory valuation/review processes, contributing to sound financial planning. Provide essential vendor and sourcing support, evaluating quotes, analyzing major material purchases, assisting with domestic and overseas supplier sourcing, and aiding in contract negotiations for various services. Administer complete payroll processing, assist with employee onboarding, and maintain confidential personnel and benefit records. Support COBRA and workers’ compensation reporting, ensuring compliance and accurate administration. Drive process improvement initiatives within the accounting department, streamlining procedures for greater efficiency and accuracy. Guide and mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment and preparing to take on increasing departmental leadership responsibilities and special projects for senior management. What You’ll Bring Must-Have Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) combined with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/accounting systems. Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting, inventory valuation, job profitability analysis, and adherence to standard GAAP practices. Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities. A solid understanding of manufacturing cost drivers and operational workflows. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively translate complex financial findings for non-financial managers. A self-starter mentality, capable of managing multiple deadlines with high integrity and a commitment to accuracy. Ability to speak some Mandarin or Cantonese. Nice-to-Have Qualifications CPA or CMA certification. Previous supervisory or accounting department leadership experience. Hands-on experience with payroll, benefits administration, and manufacturing ERP systems. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese or Cantonese (or other Asian/Pacific Rim languages) for supplier coordination. About Aquent Talent Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr