Accounting Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a growing manufacturing organization in Raynham, MA. This position will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and cost accounting processes, with a strong emphasis on actual cost accounting, inventory management, and government contracting requirements.The ideal candidate will bring hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, strong ERP system knowledge, and the ability to partner with operations and leadership to improve financial visibility, strengthen internal controls, and support continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and external audits.
• Prepare management reports and provide financial insights to leadership.

• Oversee actual cost accounting processes, including material, labor, overhead, and manufacturing costs.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, inventory valuation, job costing, and work-in-process (WIP).
• Monitor product and program profitability, cost trends, and operational performance.
• Develop and maintain indirect cost rates and support government contract accounting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government accounting regulations, including DCAA and FAR requirements.

• Oversee inventory accounting, reconciliations, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve cost tracking and reporting accuracy.
• Strengthen financial controls related to inventory transactions and manufacturing operations.

• Support ERP system optimization, reporting improvements, and future system integration initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and automate financial processes.
• Develop financial reporting tools, dashboards, and key performance indicators.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on manufacturing cost accounting.
• Strong experience with actual cost accounting, inventory management, and job costing in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of government contracting accounting principles, including DCAA and FAR requirements.
• Experience working with a comprehensive ERP system such as Oracle, NetSuite, Deltek, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial analytical capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Public accounting experience.
• Aerospace, defense, or government contracting manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with Infor Visual or Realtrac ERP systems.
• Experience with ERP implementation, integration, or system conversions.
• Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), indirect rates, and program accounting.
• Experience supporting financial operations within a growing or evolving manufacturing organization.

King & Bishop is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected status.