Accounting Manager

Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Orlando, FL with a growing manufacturing organization supporting the aviation and aerospace sector. This is a high-impact leadership role for a hands-on accounting professional who can take ownership of the day-to-day accounting function, lead the General Ledger, oversee close processes, and support accurate financial reporting.The Accounting Manager will report to the Controller and lead a team of approximately 3 to 5 accounting professionals, with additional growth expected. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned accounting leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, strengthening controls, and partnering with leadership to support business decisions.This role offers a stable, growing environment, supportive leadership, significant ownership of the accounting function, and the opportunity to build and mentor a developing accounting team.Key Responsibilities- Lead daily accounting operations and manage the workflow of the accounting department.- Oversee the General Ledger, month-end close, year-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.- Prepare and review financial statements and financial reports for management, lenders, vendors, auditors, and other stakeholders.- Manage, coach, train, and develop accounting team members, including supervisory and clerical staff.- Evaluate and improve accounting processes, internal controls, systems, and procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency.- Lead the external audit process and support payroll, treasury, insurance, financial analysis, and special accounting projects.Compensation and Benefits- Compensation: $140,000 to $150,000 per year, based on experience.- Job type: Full-time, direct hire.- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour days.- Flexible start time between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.- Work arrangement: 100% onsite in Orlando, FL 32824.- Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected VeteransThe Know Your Rights poster is available here:The pay transparency policy is available here:For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Additional SkillsRequired Qualifications and Skills- Manage the day-to-day accounting function, including General Ledger activity, reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting operations.- Lead month-end and year-end close processes while ensuring reporting deadlines are met.- Supervise, mentor, and develop a growing accounting team.- Partner with the Controller and leadership team to support audits, internal controls, analysis, and business decision-making.- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.- 7 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience required.- Minimum of 3 years of accounting supervisory or management experience required.- Strong hands-on General Ledger, month-end close, year-end close, and day-to-day accounting operations experience.- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial statements, internal controls, reconciliations, and financial reporting.- Experience with ERP systems such as Infor Syteline, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms.- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.- Experience supporting external audits, audit schedules, documentation requests, and auditor communication.- Strong leadership, coaching, organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.- Proven history of stable employment and strong tenure in previous roles.- CPA is not required.Preferred Qualifications- Experience in manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing environments.- Multi-entity accounting and financial reporting experience.- Experience with Infor Syteline or similar manufacturing ERP systems.- Cost accounting, inventory accounting, or manufacturing accounting exposure.- Prior experience helping build accounting processes, improve controls, and scale a growing accounting department.AppleOne Representative Contact InfoAccount Executive:MelodyeBranch Phone:(407) 786-6411Location:Altamonte Springs, FL