Accounting Manager

Aston Carter•Brighton Charter Township, MI

1d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations. In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee all accounting activities, directly supervise team members, and partner with HR on payroll. You will play a key role in financial reporting, accounts set up, process improvements, and supporting strategic decisions using our Plex ERP system. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a small, privately owned manufacturing environment and wants to see the direct results of their work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA strongly preferred).
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment and with companies of comparable size (roughly 50–150 employees) is strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience with Plex ERP (or similar manufacturing systems such as Epicor or SAP) is a significant plus.
Familiarity with payroll processing and some tax knowledge is beneficial.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in a small-team, multi-hat environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
Strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial statement preparation, and bank reconciliation.

Responsibilities

Lead all day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end and year-end close processes.
Directly supervise, mentor, and develop one AP/AR employee.
Assist HR & payroll service with payroll processing, reconciliations, and related reporting.
Manage internal cash planning tool and provide 13-week cash flow analysis.
Manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support manufacturing leadership.
Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, and job costing within Plex ERP to ensure accurate product costs and profitability insights.
Handle some tax-related tasks (e.g., preparing information for filings) while working alongside our excellent external CPA firm.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with President, operations, production, and sales teams to deliver timely financial analysis and drive process improvements.
Prepare and present clear financial statements and key metrics to senior leadership.