Accounting Manager Manufacturing

Central Arkansas

$80,000–$90,000 + Discretionary Bonus

Relocation Assistance Available Great benefits and Location

Manufacturing Accounting Manager Professionals – Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

Our client, a successful highly specialized manufacturer where heavy industrial metal fabrication directly intersects with extreme passenger safety engineering is located in Central Arkansas. They are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its plant accounting team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who has worked in the manufacturing industry and enjoys cost accounting, variance analysis, monthend close, journal entries, reconciliations and supporting monthly financial reporting, and plant performance analysis again budget/forecasts.

Reporting directly to the Plant Controller, you will oversee the plant's accounting functions, lead a small team-3 including AR, AP, and play an important role in ensuring financial accuracy, effective controls, and timely reporting.

• Cost Accounting:
  Analyze manufacturing costs, production variances, and cost performance.
• Financial Reporting: support the preparation and review of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Month-End Close:
  Manage the monthly close process
• General Ledger:
  Oversee GL activity, account reconciliations, and financial accuracy.
• AP & AR Oversight:
  Ensure effective management of accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Financial Analysis:
  Investigate variances, identify trends, and provide meaningful financial insight to plant management.
• Staff development:
  Supervise and develop two direct reports responsible for AP and AR.
• Internal Controls:
  Maintain strong accounting procedures and identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Previous accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Good tenue is important
• 7 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or team-leading background 2 plus years experience as a senior accounting professional
• Strong cost accounting and manufacturing variance analysis experience.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and strong experience in the general ledger functions.
• Experience managing month-end close and preparing financial statements.
• Strong GL reconciliation and financial analysis skills.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• ERP system experience; SAP preferred.

• Competitive base salary of $80K–$90K.
• Discretionary bonus opportunity.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Excellent healthcare benefits.
• Opportunity to work directly with plant leadership.
• Key accounting leadership role within an established manufacturing operation.

Enjoy a combination of affordable living, local restaurants, outdoor recreation, parks, and a growing business community. Central Arkansas offers a great quality of life, historic charm, and convenient access to the surrounding metro area.