Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager - Why This Opportunity

Join a well-established manufacturing organization with approximately $500M in annual revenue that is investing in strengthening and modernizing its accounting function. This is a highly visible Accounting Manager role where you'll partner closely with business unit leaders, help elevate the accounting team, and play a key role in improving processes, financial reporting, and operational collaboration. The company is seeking a sharp, hands-on leader who enjoys building strong teams and driving continuous improvement. WORK FROM HOME MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS!

Accounting Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring an accurate and timely 5-business-day close.
• Manage end-to-end month-end accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Partner with FP&A and operational leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while ensuring accounting accuracy.
• Review accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and reporting across the organization.
• Mentor and develop a growing accounting team while helping establish a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Build strong relationships with business unit leadership and serve as a trusted accounting partner across the organization.
• Assist with technical accounting matters, financial statement preparation, and special projects as needed.
• Support process improvement initiatives as the accounting organization continues to evolve and strengthen.

Accounting Manager - Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Manufacturing accounting experience required.
• Prior accounting leadership or management experience with responsibility for month-end close.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting operations.
• Experience partnering with FP&A and operations is highly preferred.
• CPA is a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.