Accounting Manager Newton, KS

Accounting Manager

We are partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing client that is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to support the financial operations. This role is responsible for leading core accounting activities, improving financial processes, and providing meaningful insight that supports operational and business performance. The position will partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen reporting, enhance controls, improve efficiency, and build scalable accounting practices in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Lead the accounting function for a multi-location manufacturing business, ensuring accurate financial records and timely reporting.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including oversight of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Review financial results and prepare management reporting that supports operational and executive decision-making.
• Partner with plant, operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to provide insight into manufacturing performance, spending, margins, and business trends.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, including variance analysis and recommendations for performance improvement.
• Oversee cash flow visibility, short-term liquidity planning, and key treasury-related activities to support working capital management.
• Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures to improve compliance, accuracy, and consistency.
• Identify and lead process improvement efforts focused on standardization, automation, documentation, and scalability.
• Act as a key finance partner on ERP optimization, reporting enhancements, and system-driven workflow improvements.
• Coordinate audit support, assist with tax-related activities, and ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives that improve operational efficiency and support business growth.