Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage the company's full-cycle accounting function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including workflow management, reconciliations, and process improvements.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper recording of all financial transactions.
• Prepare and post journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Manage cash flow reporting and monitoring activities.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners as needed.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Analyze financial results and explain key variances from budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare supporting schedules and reporting packages for leadership.

Job Cost Reporting & Analysis

• Maintain and monitor job costing systems to ensure accurate allocation of labor, materials, and overhead costs.
• Analyze job profitability and manufacturing performance.
• Review production costs and identify trends impacting margins.
• Develop and distribute job cost reports to operations and ownership.
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to improve cost controls and operational efficiencies.

Business Analysis & Ownership Reporting

• Serve as a key financial advisor to the ownership group.
• Develop monthly management reporting packages that provide insights into profitability, cash flow, operational performance, and key business metrics.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify opportunities for growth, cost reduction, and process improvement.
• Assist ownership with budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and capital investment analysis.
• Create financial models and business analyses to support decision-making and long-term planning.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, including AP and AR personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency through automation and best practices.
• Support implementation and optimization of accounting and ERP systems.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and job costing principles.
• Experience managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.