Accounting Manager

About the Role

As Charm continues to expand our operations and financial systems, we’re looking for an Accounting Manager to own day‑to‑day accounting operations and help scale our financial infrastructure for the next phase of growth. Reporting to the Controller, you’ll collaborate with cross‑functional partners across all aspects of the business to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and a high standard of operational excellence.

You’ll oversee the month‑end close, develop internal controls across multiple facilities, and help integrate accounting data into Charm’s evolving ERP and carbon accounting systems.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high‑growth, mission‑driven manufacturing environment where accuracy, process improvement, and cross‑team communication drive success.

This is a hybrid role based at our Fort Lupton, CO office (Denver metro area).

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring GAAP compliant reporting and accurate consolidation and intercompany elimination across Charm’s entities.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax filings with external partners, ensuring timely submission and compliance.
• Review general ledger account reconciliations and ensure accounts are properly maintained in accordance with GAAP standards.
• Supervise and develop a small accounting team responsible for AP, AR, and GL functions.
• Contribute to the monthly close process including journal entries, variance analysis and review, balance sheet reconciliations, and other tasks as needed to stay on track.
• Partner with the Production and Engineering teams to develop standard cost models for bio‑oil production and facility operations, and improve or implement tracking methods for manufacturing overhead, labor utilization, and capital spend.
• Implement processes to accurately capture inventory movements and COGS estimates in real time.
• Collaborate with the MRV (Carbon Accounting) team to align production and emissions data, designing and implementing improvements that enhance data quality and reduce manual workload.
• Help design and maintain internal control procedures.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities through data analysis and report development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA eligible preferred, but not required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Passion for high‑growth, frequently changing environments.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Proven ability to implement process improvements and drive efficiency.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment with cost accounting and inventory management.
• Familiarity with multi‑entity operations and intercompany consolidations.

$115,000 - $150,000 a year

• Stock options
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6%
• Paid time off, including parental leave
• A yearly professional development stipend
• Healthy snacks for onsite employees
• A chance to pivot into a role in climate!

Since we are a small startup, certain accommodations for visa sponsorship may not be within our capability. At this time, Charm Industrial is only sponsoring E3 and TN visas.

Charm Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skills, experience, and passion for our mission. Climate challenges require a wide range of perspectives and expertise, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We’re excited to grow our team with people who bring unique strengths and help us improve as a company.