Accounting Manager

FULLY REMOTE + High Growth Construction & Manufacturing Firm + Fantastic Leader This Jobot Job is hosted by: Chelsea Piekarski Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $125,000 - $140,000 per year A bit about us: We are a privately held, fast-growing manufacturer scaling our operations and investing heavily in the finance and systems backbone that will support that growth. We build products in a hands-on manufacturing environment, and we are at an inflection point: standing up our accounting function, modernizing our ERP, and creating the scalable processes that will carry us through a period of significant expansion. We value people who take ownership, find a way through problems, and are simply good to work with. Why join us? Fully remote: work from almost anywhere in the US, with only occasional travel Build, don't maintain: own and design the close, reconciliations, and cost processes from the ground up Real growth story: leadership is targeting aggressive multi-year growth, so your work compounds Clear runway: a genuine path to grow into a Controller seat as the function and team scale Shape the systems: help support a greenfield ERP implementation and a cash-to-accrual transition Direct access to leadership: report straight to the CFO, with no layers in between People-first culture: high standards paired with flexibility, where being a good person and a hard worker matters as much as technical skill Job Details The Accounting Manager will lead day-to-day accounting and close activities in a fast-paced manufacturing and construction environment, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong cost and inventory controls, and scalable processes to support growth. We are looking for someone with a hands-on manufacturing background, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach: someone who takes ownership, finds a way through problems, and is simply a good person to work with. Core Accounting Operations (Manufacturing-Focused) Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for manufacturing and related business units Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules Ensure accurate general ledger maintenance across manufacturing, inventory, and operational cost centers Coordinate with AP and AR functions to maintain accurate cash flow and working capital reporting Cost Accounting & Inventory Management Own standard cost and actual cost accounting processes for manufactured goods Maintain and reconcile inventory accounts, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods Track and analyze variances related to labor, material, overhead, and production efficiency Partner with operations and production leadership to ensure accurate routing, BOMs, and labor allocations Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs; investigate and resolve variances Assist with inventory valuation, obsolescence analysis, and reserves Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare internal financial statements and management reporting packages Provide clear analysis of manufacturing margins, cost drivers, and operational performance Assist the head of finance with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives Support external reporting needs, including lenders, auditors, and insurance providers Develop scalable reporting tools and metrics to support growth and operational decision-making Compliance, Controls & Audit Support Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP and internal control standards Support year-end audit and tax preparation processes by providing schedules and documentation Maintain strong internal controls over inventory, revenue recognition, and cost accounting Assist with sales/use tax, property tax, and manufacturing-related compliance reporting as needed Document and continuously improve accounting processes as the organization scales Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 5+ years progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing or cost accounting Strong understanding of inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis Experience working within ERP systems in a manufacturing environment Proven ability to manage close processes and meet reporting deadlines Key Competencies Manufacturing and cost accounting expertise Inventory and margin analysis Process improvement and documentation Cross-functional collaboration Attention to detail with big-picture financial thinking Professional judgment and discretion Interested in hearing more? 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