Head of Accounting & Finance

GHJ ‚Ä¢ Buford, GA ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Sat, May 23, 2026

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

The Head of Accounting & Finance will oversee all accounting functions, financial reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls for a our client, a growing manufacturing company in Gwinnett County.

This role partners closely with operations and executive leadership to drive profitability, improve processes, and ensure financial accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all accounting operations, including general ledger, AR/AP, payroll, and fixed assets
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Manage cost accounting functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
Partner with operations to analyze production costs, margins, and efficiency metrics
Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and financial models
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and external regulations
Coordinate audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors
Drive process improvements and ERP system optimization
Supervise and mentor accounting staff

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

$130,000 - $150,000 a year#GHJSS may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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