Accounting Manager

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the business. Reporting directly to the Controller, this highly visible role will lead accounting and finance activities while partnering closely with operations and materials management to drive financial performance, inventory accuracy, costing initiatives, and process improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys working cross-functionally within a manufacturing environment and has a strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis.

• Manage all accounting and finance functions, including month-end close and financial reporting activities
• Oversee material management processes, including inventory control, receiving, production planning, scheduling, and costing
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of material costs, inventory trends, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
• Monitor cash balances, cash flow forecasting, inventory levels, and material costing
• Partner with cost accounting and sales teams to support customer pricing initiatives
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Maintain and improve product cost standards and costing methodologies
• Lead efforts to review, maintain, and enhance cost accounting systems and processes
• Drive inventory control improvements, cycle count programs, and inventory analytics
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to provide financial insights and operational support
• Supervise and develop accounting department staff, including training, performance management, and process improvement initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Prior experience within a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong background in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, month‑end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, credit, and collections
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory management, inventory control, and product costing strongly preferred
• Experience working within ERP and/or MRP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop staff

• Key leadership role within a stable manufacturing organization
• Broad responsibility across accounting, finance, costing, and inventory management
• Opportunity to partner directly with operations and executive leadership
• Competitive compensation package
• Long-term, permanent career opportunity

If you're an accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on leadership role and thrives in a fast‑paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today for immediate consideration.