Manager Accounting

At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

• Lead core accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, inventory, and incentive accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of accounting processes in accordance with accounting policies and close schedules.
• Oversee process-level internal controls, including execution, documentation, and issue remediation.
• Support operational accounting activities across the business, including coordination with Shared Services where applicable.
• Partner with AP, AR, Payroll, and other finance teams to ensure complete and accurate accounting records.
• Investigate and resolve accounting issues, reconciling items, and process exceptions.
• Support month-end close activities by delivering accurate and complete accounting inputs.
• Develop accounting talent through coaching, review, and exposure to core accounting processes.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 6-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, financial close, and internal controls.
• Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
• Experience with an ERP environment (JD Edwards preferred) and process improvement initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Ability to design, execute, and monitor process-level internal controls.
• Strong organizational skills to manage recurring deadlines and dependencies.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve accounting issues efficiently.
• Process mindset with focus on accuracy, consistency, and scalability.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will have supervisory responsibilities. 

What We Offer

At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.

• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.

• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond.

Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans.We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.