Division Accounting Manager

Overview

The Judge Group is currently seeking a Division Accounting Manager.

Location:

Central Nebraska. Relocation Assistance Available. On-Site Position (5 Days per Week).

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong expertise in:
  • Cost accounting
  • Inventory accounting
  • Manufacturing finance
  • Financial reporting and analysis
• Experience working within an ERP environment
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred

• Prior supervisory or people management experience (5+ years preferred)
• Experience supporting plant operations in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of business intelligence and financial reporting tools such as Power BI, Hyperion, or similar platforms
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies

• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
  • Lead and participate in monthly close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for divisional leadership and corporate stakeholders.
  • Support internal and external audit requirements.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and compliance practices, including SOX-related processes and segregation of duties.
• Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance
  • Manage product costing activities, including:
    • Bill of Materials (BOM) integrity
    • Routing accuracy
    • Overhead rate development
    • Cost allocation methodologies
    • Annual standard cost roll processes
  • Analyze manufacturing variances including labor, material, purchasing, and overhead performance.
  • Partner with operations teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
  • Oversee inventory accounting, including:
    • Work-in-process (WIP)
    • Cycle counts
    • Physical inventories
    • Obsolescence and reserve analysis
    • Inventory turnover metrics
  • Support make-versus-buy decisions, cost modeling, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Planning, Forecasting & Business Support
  • Support annual budgeting and operating planning processes.
  • Assist with monthly forecasting and scenario modeling.
  • Provide financial analysis related to margins, profitability, operational performance, and business risks.
  • Evaluate capital investment opportunities through ROI and NPV analysis and perform post-implementation reviews.
• Systems & Process Improvement
  • Serve as a key finance user for ERP, reporting, and business intelligence tools.
  • Drive process automation, reporting enhancements, and data integrity initiatives.
  • Lead system improvements, process standardization efforts, and user training activities.
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
  • Establish performance expectations and support professional growth initiatives.
  • Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams.
  • Present financial results and performance drivers to management.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.