Accounting Manager Onsite in Hutchinson, KS

*** Must have Manufacturing industry experience*** Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Reporting to the Site Controller, the Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing financial controls supporting $80+ million business. This role partners with Regional Controller, Site Controllers and accountant to ensure compliance with internal controls, accurate cost accounting, and alignment with corporate accounting policies. The position requires strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and drive improvements in financial processes and controls.

The Accounting Manager will coordinate with the Regional Controller and Internal Audit (IA) to drive SOX compliance and policy adherence.

• Monitor the execution of financial controls ensuring compliance with SOX, GAAP, and clients policies.
• Partner with Management to identify areas of opportunity for efficiency and/or improvement and propose changes to SOX control to Internal Audit (IA).
• Collaborate with Controller and accounting teams to maintain accurate standard costs and cost accounting records.
• Identify and implement improvements in financial control processes and procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial documentation for internal and external audits.
• Support Corporate Accounting, Legal, Treasury, and Tax departments with information and documentation requests.
• Collaborate with teams during system implementations to ensure internal control requirements and considerations are executed and documented in line with internal control requirements.
• Lead and coordinate post-acquisition integration activities, ensuring seamless alignment of accounting processes, systems, and controls across newly acquired sites.
• Serve as the primary finance contact for integration projects, facilitating communication between site and platform leadership.
• Identify and drive realization of operational synergies and process improvements resulting from integration.
• Monitor integration progress, proactively address challenges, and report status to senior leadership.

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance. CPA or MBA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial systems.
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal audit coordination.
• 8+ years of experience in finance/accounting leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with system integration experience.
• Proven ability to analyse data and implement process improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and corporate leadership.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Epicor, Glovia, QAD preferred).