Accounting Manager

Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000 + Bonus Type: Full-time; permanent An established global manufacturing organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its finance team. This position serves as a key financial partner to operations, supporting multiple manufacturing facilities while driving financial performance, operational efficiencies, and strategic decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing accounting professional looking to expand their operational finance expertise in a highly visible role with a stable, growth-oriented organization. Responsibilities Partner with operations leadership to provide financial guidance and support key business decisions Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities for multiple manufacturing locations Analyze manufacturing performance, cost trends, and operational KPIs while providing actionable recommendations Drive cost improvement initiatives and monitor manufacturing efficiency Prepare monthly financial reporting and management analysis for leadership Manage inventory accounting, work-in-process, fixed assets, capital investments, and working capital reporting Monitor manufacturing cost drivers including labor utilization, overhead absorption, capacity costs, and standard costing Develop reporting tools and dashboards that improve financial visibility across operations Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and applicable accounting standards Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, supply chain, and plant leadership to improve business performance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 4+ years of accounting, finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance experience Manufacturing industry experience required Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis Strong understanding of inventory accounting and manufacturing cost accounting principles Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems Experience using business intelligence or reporting tools such as Power BI or similar platforms is preferred Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with operational leadership Ability to travel occasionally between manufacturing facilities Why Consider This Opportunity? Hybrid work flexibility Bonus opportunity Global organization with long-term career growth Highly visible role partnering directly with operations leadership Opportunity to influence business performance across multiple manufacturing locations Collaborative team environment with exposure to executive leadership #J-18808-Ljbffr Connect Search, LLC