Accounting Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established and highly stable consumer products/manufacturing organization to identify an Accounting Manager for its growing finance team. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this individual will oversee core accounting operations, lead the month-end and year-end close processes, supervise a small accounting team, and serve as a key contributor to financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on accounting leadership experience within a manufacturing, distribution, retail, or consumer products environment and possess a collaborative, ownership‑oriented approach.

• Lead the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial statements.
• Support annual audit activities and serve as a key liaison with external auditors.
• Oversee general ledger accounting and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Manage and mentor a small accounting team, fostering accountability and professional development.
• Maintain responsibility for sales and use tax compliance, filings, and related reporting.
• Analyze financial results and provide insights to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives as needed.
• Support reporting requirements related to an international parent organization while ensuring local compliance standards are met.
• Take ownership of accounting operations and drive excellence in a professional, team‑oriented environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Prior experience within manufacturing, distribution, retail, consumer products, or a related industry environment.
• Strong knowledge of month‑end close, year‑end close, financial statement preparation, and audit support.
• Demonstrated experience managing sales and use tax requirements.
• Hands‑on, self‑directed professional with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience supporting an international parent company is highly desirable.
• ERP system experience required;
  Microsoft Business Central experience is a plus.

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage plus 401(k) match and profit‑sharing program

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