Director of Accounting

Accounting Director | Manufacturing

We're partnering with an established manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Accounting Director to join its finance leadership team. This is a hands-on role for an accounting professional who enjoys being close to the business, working with operations, and improving the processes behind the numbers.

Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer , this individual will oversee key accounting activities, support month-end close and financial reporting, and play an important role in cost accounting, inventory management, financial analysis, and operational reporting.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage general ledger accounting activities and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Review GL transactions, identify discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting workpapers.
• Support month-end close, including inventory, fixed assets, AR, and AP.
• Prepare financial and operational reporting for management.
• Analyze business trends, costs, revenue, and other key financial drivers.
• Partner with the Controller on month-end reporting, data extraction, and analysis.
• Support cost accounting , including cost roll requests and manufacturing-related analysis.
• Assist with inventory management and inventory reduction initiatives.
• Maintain and report weekly KPIs for Accounting and Operations.
• Partner with corporate shared services supporting AR and AP activities.
• Assist with state and federal sales tax reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls and appropriate segregation of duties.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and overall efficiency.
• Cross-train and collaborate with other members of the accounting team.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and GAAP.
• Experience with inventory accounting and inventory management strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, macros, and analysis of complex data sets
• Ability to analyze financial information and translate findings into meaningful insights for management and operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced manufacturing accounting professional who wants a combination of leadership, hands-on accounting, cost analysis, inventory exposure, and operational partnership . You'll work closely with the Controller and have the opportunity to influence processes and provide financial insight across the business.

Interested or know someone who may be a fit? Apply directly or reach out to learn more.