Position: Accounting Manager - Manufacturing / Cost Acct Experience RequiredLocation: Plainview, NYHiring Contact: Jacob Parish | 850-806-2547Compensation: Below —Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support our manufacturing facilities from our HQ. In this role, you will be responsible for budget management, month-end reporting, pricing, and promotional guidance. This customer-facing position requires strong financial analysis skills to conduct analyses supporting sales, payroll, plant metrics, and governance reporting. The ideal candidate will establish positive working relationships, understand customer needs, and deliver key financial insights to drive business decisions.Key Responsibilities:Performance Analysis: Utilize data analysis tools to assess plant performance and optimize efficiency strategiesFinancial Modeling: Analyze large data sets to deliver business insights and recommendations for leadershipFinancial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements and variance analysisBudget Management: Develop and maintain annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with department headsStrategic Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis including cost analysis, pricing strategies, and ROI assessmentsPricing Strategy: Recommend pricing changes based on ongoing data analysis and review with executive leadershipCost Optimization: Partner with the organization to provide costing/margin perspective for pricing decisionsPerformance Metrics: Provide insights on plant key performance metrics focusing on cost reduction and efficiencyProject Support: Deliver analytical support for capital appropriations, new product development, and asset managementCompliance: Support audit requirements and other ad-hoc financial needsQualifications:5 years of strong financial analysis, cost accounting, or general accounting experience in a manufacturing environmentBachelor's degree in finance or accounting (MBA preferred)Experience in customer-facing financial roles with ability to establish positive working relationshipsExcellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple priorities and strong attention to detailAdvanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPointExperience with ERP system implementationStrong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both internally and externallySelf-motivated with robust analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to collaborate at all levels of the organization and across functional areasCritical thinking skills with ability to recommend strategic changesCommitment to maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating high standards of integrityCompensation & Benefits:Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 based on experienceBenefits Package:Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance401(k) plan, PTO, IncentivesProfessional development opportunitiesFor more information or to apply, please contact Jacob Parish directly at or 850-806-2547.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.