Accounting Manager

Location: Rensselaer

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a manufacturing organization on a Long-term Contract basis. This urgent role is suited for a detail-oriented finance leader who can lead core accounting activities, support accurate reporting, and strengthen operational controls in a fast-moving environment. The position works closely with teams across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, facilities, IT, and finance to improve financial processes and provide clear insight into business performance.

Responsibilities:

- Direct month-end accounting activities, including oversight of general ledger close tasks and review of journal entries to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

- Oversee inventory and manufacturing accounting processes, including cost tracking, standard cost maintenance, production reporting, and analysis of operating variances.

- Manage accounting related to fixed assets, leases, and other assigned areas while maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards.

- Review inventory activity and production results to identify financial impacts, explain fluctuations, and support decision-making with meaningful analysis.

- Work with cross-functional partners to resolve accounting issues, improve process reliability, and reinforce internal controls across operational workflows.

- Contribute to enterprise system implementation, testing, stabilization, and automation efforts that affect accounting operations and reporting.

- Create and refine accounting policies, procedures, and control documentation to support compliance and consistent execution.

- Prepare reconciliations, dashboards, and management-ready financial reporting that clearly communicate trends, risks, and performance drivers. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

- At least 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

- Demonstrated expertise in inventory accounting and cost accounting.

- Prior accounting experience within a manufacturing environment is required.

- Strong working knowledge of month-end close, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, and audit support.

- Experience working in ERP-driven accounting environments; exposure to Oracle systems is highly preferred.

- Ability to operate effectively in changing environments and collaborate across multiple business functions to deliver results.

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