Accounting Manager

Title: Accounting Manager - Manufacturing (CPA Required) Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 + Bonus Why This Opportunity Stands Out This is an incredible opportunity for an accounting leader who loves being close to the operations and wants to make a direct impact on a growing manufacturing environment. Here's why candidates get excited about this role: * Key seat in the business: You'll partner directly with Operations, Supply Chain, and Corporate Leadership to drive financial accuracy and operational effectiveness. * High visibility: Your work feeds into strategic decisions that guide production planning, cost control, and profitability across multiple product lines. * Growth + stability: Join an established manufacturing organization experiencing healthy growth, expansion, and investment in systems/process improvements. * Career trajectory: This position is designed for someone who wants to grow into a Controller role next. * Supportive culture: Collaborative leadership, cross-functional exposure, and autonomy to improve and shape the accounting function. * Great perks: Competitive salary + bonus, solid benefits, generous PTO, and a strong work/life balance environment. Key Responsibilities - Accounting Manager * Month-End & Reporting * Lead the month-end close process for the manufacturing operations. * Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements. * Ensure timely and accurate reporting of inventory, cost of goods sold, and gross margin results. Cost & Inventory Accounting * Oversee standard costing, cost rolls, variance analysis (PPV, labor, overhead), and margin insights. * Monitor inventory across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. * Partner with operations on cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory accuracy initiatives. Operational Support * Work closely with plant leadership to understand production performance and cost drivers. * Provide analysis on production efficiency, scrap, absorption, and throughput. * Support budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing sites. Process & System Improvements * Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve internal controls, and increase reporting efficiency. * Support ERP enhancements and ensure accuracy of data flow between operations and finance. Team Leadership * Mentor and develop junior accountants within the team. * Provide guidance on cost accounting, inventory processes, and operational support. Qualifications - Accounting Manager * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance * 5-8+ years of accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing or a similar product-based industry. * Strong understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory accounting. * Experience with ERP systems (SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, Epicor, or similar). * Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret and explain financial data to non-finance partners.