Senior Accounting Manager

Title: Accounting Manager / Senior Accounting ManagerCompensation: $150,000Duration: Full-TimeLocation: Phoenix, AZJob DescriptionAn Insight Global customer is seeking to hire an Accounting Manager to support their manufacturing operation.The Senior Accounting Manager will support the financial and accounting operations of a high-tech manufacturing organization, with responsibility for:Plant accountingInventory managementCost accountingCapital expendituresFinancial analysisFinancial reportingThis individual will partner closely with manufacturing operations, engineering, supply chain, and plant leadership to provide visibility into financial performance, analyze cost and operational drivers, and ensure accurate accounting for inventory, manufacturing costs, and capital investments.The role will initially operate as an individual contributor, with the opportunity to take on greater leadership responsibility as the Arizona operation grows. This is a strong fit for someone who is proactive, motivated to learn, and comfortable helping build and improve processes in a growing manufacturing environment.High-Tech Manufacturing OperationsRequired Skills & ExperienceCPA, CMA, or CFA designation and/or a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally with a well-rounded background across:Plant accountingCost accountingInventoryFinancial analysisExperience with SAP, Oracle, or another large manufacturing ERP, along with advanced Excel skillsStrong manufacturing accounting experience, including:Inventory management and valuationWork-in-Process (WIP)Finished goodsStandard costingManufacturing variance analysisExperience with CapEx and fixed assets, including supporting capital planning, tracking expenditures, and accounting for manufacturing investmentsStrong financial analysis and operational finance skills, with the ability to analyze financial and manufacturing data and partner with operations on business decisionsStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX/internal controls, and public-company accounting environmentsProven leadership, ownership, and communication skills, with a proactive mentality and the ability to eventually mentor and lead an accounting team