Our client is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple sites. Reporting to the Finance Controller, this role supervises a Staff Accountant and AP/AR Specialists while partnering with plant leadership, department managers, and corporate finance. You will own the close process, strengthen accounting controls, support financial planning, and develop the accounting team.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate monthly close across locations, including centralized postings, reconciliations, and closing checklists.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reports to corporate finance, investigate discrepancies, and support year-end accounting requirements.
• Direct general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable activities.
• Oversee tooling, fixed asset, and capital expenditure accounting while supporting capital budget management.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, applicable regulations, and company accounting policies.
• Prepare audit support, respond to auditor requests, and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with plant and department leaders on budgets, forecasts, and financial planning.
• Interpret financial results to support operational decisions and contribute to special financial projects.
• Coach and develop accounting staff, set clear expectations, and provide training.
• Improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency by standardizing accounting processes across sites.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least 5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience managing accounting operations and supervising, coaching, and developing accounting personnel.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, with knowledge of general ledger, AP/AR, tooling, fixed assets, and capital budgeting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a proactive approach to improving processes, collaborating across departments, and meeting deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting accounting operations across multiple sites.
• CPA designation.
Titles Encouraged to Apply
• Accounting Supervisor
• General Accounting Manager
• Assistant Controller
• Senior Accountant with supervisory experience
Accounting Manager - 27717 in grand rapids at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.