Job Summary:

The Accounting Manager will plan and direct the accounting activities of the department.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, and budget preparation.
• Recruits and hires accounting and financial staff and conducts performance evaluations.
• Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process while ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, reserves, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows.
• Develop financial reports, variance analyses, KPI dashboards, and cash flow forecasts for executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Oversee inventory accounting for raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods.
• Manage standard costing, product costing, and inventory valuation processes.
• Analyze manufacturing variances including labor, material, overhead, and purchase price variances.
• Partner with Operations to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvements, and increased profitability.
• Lead physical inventory counts, cycle count programs, inventory reconciliations, and inventory accuracy initiatives.

Accounting Operations

• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, fixed assets, payroll support, and banking activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls that protect company assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Assist in developing annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Monitor cash management activities and support treasury functions.
• Ensure timely completion of all accounting activities while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Leadership & Compliance

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team by fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and prepare supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements, including tax filings.
• Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and implement financial automation tools to improve efficiency and scalability.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, OneStream, or similar manufacturing systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum of two years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.

Preferred:  

• CPA designation or CPA-equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting light manufacturing operations.
• Experience implementing ERP enhancements, AP automation, robotic process automation (RPA), or other financial technology solutions.
• Experience developing financial dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.