Accounting Manager - Manufacturing

Job Details

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year

We are a fast‑growing consumer products company committed to creating high‑quality products that consumers trust and love. Through innovation, operational excellence, and a customer‑first mindset, we have built a portfolio of products distributed across major retail, e‑commerce, and direct‑to‑consumer channels. Our success is driven by a team of passionate individuals who thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. We move quickly, embrace challenges, and continuously seek opportunities to improve our products, processes, and customer experience.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet analyses.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assist with annual audits, tax filings, and other compliance requirements.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

• Manage inventory accounting and oversee inventory reconciliations.
• Analyze and maintain standard costs, bill of materials (BOMs), labor, and overhead allocations.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances, including material, labor, and overhead variances.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve inventory controls and reporting accuracy.
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve internal controls.
• Lead initiatives to shorten close timelines and increase reporting efficiency.
• Drive automation efforts and ERP system enhancements.
• Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Manage and mentor accounting staff while fostering professional development.
• Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Assist leadership with strategic initiatives and special projects.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing, food & beverage, consumer products, or CPG environments.
• Strong understanding of month‑end close, inventory accounting, and cost accounting principles.
• Experience analyzing COGS, inventory valuation, manufacturing variances, and operational KPIs.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.

Preferred

• CPA designation preferred.
• Experience in high‑growth CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing companies.
• Experience with ERP implementations or system optimization projects.
• Familiarity with Net Suite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms.

• Month‑end close completed accurately and efficiently.
• Improved visibility into COGS, inventory, and manufacturing performance.
• Strong internal controls and scalable accounting processes.
• Enhanced operational efficiencies through process improvements and automation.
• Effective partnership with operations and executive leadership teams.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.