N Manufacturing Accounting Manager​/Bookkeeper NorthPoint Search Group Gainesville, GA On-site

Manufacturing Accounting Manager (Future Leadership Opportunity)
Who

An established and growing custom manufacturing company is seeking a hands‑on accounting professional with a strong manufacturing cost accounting background.

Lead day‑to‑day accounting operations while supporting manufacturing financial processes and preparing for future leadership responsibilities.

This position is available immediately as part of a long‑term succession planning strategy.

Gainesville, Georgia.

The company is expanding its accounting bench strength to ensure long‑term continuity and support continued business growth.

This is an on‑site position within a collaborative manufacturing environment where accounting works closely with operations.

$80,000 - $110,000 plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and paid time off.

We are looking for a hands‑on Accounting Manager with extensive manufacturing accounting experience who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and understanding every aspect of the accounting workflow. This is not a corporate accounting position focused on complex journal entries or financial reporting. Instead, we're looking for someone who understands cost accounting, managerial accounting, bookkeeping, and the day‑to‑day financial operations that keep a manufacturing business running efficiently.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a manufacturing environment, enjoys solving accounting puzzles, and wants to grow into a key leadership position over time.

• Manage daily accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Perform manufacturing cost accounting and analyze product costs.
• Support managerial accounting and financial decision‑making.
• Oversee bookkeeping functions, account reconciliations, and month‑end close.
• Maintain inventory accounting and manufacturing cost allocations.
• Work closely with operations to understand production workflows and financial impacts.
• Utilize Epicor ERP for accounting and financial reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis.
• Develop into a future accounting leader through succession planning.
• Ensure financial accuracy while maintaining strong internal controls. Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong background in cost accounting and managerial accounting.
• Excellent bookkeeping skills with the ability to perform hands‑on accounting work.
• Experience in custom manufacturing or fabrication environments strongly preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems;
  Epicor experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and inventory accounting.
• High attention to detail with exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment.
• Someone who takes pride in balancing the books and enjoys ensuring every detail is accurate.