Accounting Manager

Dixon Valve•Chestertown, MD

6d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Dixon Group is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee core financial operations, guide Accounts Payable, and advance process automation. The role combines hands-on accounting expertise with strategic leadership, contributing to financial operations, internal controls, and team development. The Accounting Manager also serves as the designated backup to the Corporate Controller, guiding team priorities, reviewing financial statements, and making routine accounting decisions when needed. The position is located at 1 Dixon Square, Chestertown, Maryland 21620, with hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The pay range is $100,000–$150,000, with bonus eligibility. The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, balance sheet reconciliations, multi-entity consolidations, intercompany accounting, and internal controls.
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members while coordinating cross-functional accounting priorities.
Practical knowledge of Accounts Payable workflows, payment controls, and financial system enhancements.
Trusted, proactive leadership, high integrity, ownership of complex accounting challenges, and ability to adapt to broader management responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems such as Syteline and T&E software such as Concur.
CPA certification or active progress toward CPA.
Background in multi-location manufacturing or distribution environments.
Hands-on experience with P2P automation and shared-services allocation models.

Responsibilities

Support and coordinate month-end and year-end close activities, multi-entity consolidations, intercompany and elimination entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement reviews.
Serve as the designated backup to the Corporate Controller by guiding team priorities, reviewing financial statements, and making routine accounting decisions when needed.
Oversee Accounts Payable through the AP Supervisor, ensuring invoice processing, payment controls, vendor master governance, and ongoing workflow automation in partnership with Procurement, Operations, and IT.
Review journal entries, accruals, allocations, and supporting schedules.
Partner with external auditors, support corporate tax and statutory requests, and maintain internal-control documentation.
Help enhance financial systems, including Syteline and Concur T&E; automate consolidations and reconciliations; and optimize cost-center architecture and master data governance.
Mentor and develop high-performing teams and establish cross-training and backup coverage across the finance organization.