Accounting Manager

Aston Carter•Fort Wayne, IN

3d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager serves as a key financial business partner, combining strong accounting expertise with business acumen to support strategic decision-making and drive business results. This role is responsible for leading financial analysis, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting the financial close process, and maintaining strong risk management and compliance practices. The Accounting Manager demonstrates ownership of financial integrity, partners cross-functionally to solve complex business problems, and contributes to the strategic direction of the accounting function through process improvement, performance measurement, and financial insight.

Requirements

Financial Reporting and Analysis
Cost Accounting and Standard Costing
Gross Margin and Margin Analysis
Pricing Analytics
KPI Development and Management
Journal Entries and Month-End Close
Cash Flow Management
SOP Development and Process Improvement
FP&A Modeling and Reporting
Financial Statements and Balance Sheets
Data Analytics and Dashboard Development
Advanced MS Excel (pivot tables, analytics, dashboards)
ERP systems experience (Acumatica preferred)
Reporting and BI tools including Power BI (preferred)
Excel-based financial reporting tools such as Velixo, Hyperion, or Khalix (preferred)
SAP experience a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university required
7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial roles with increasing responsibility

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred
CPA and/or CMA designation strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted financial partner by performing financial analysis, communicating insights, and supporting or leading problem-solving initiatives to improve business performance
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting, including financial statements, balance sheets, and management reports
Lead month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Oversee and enhance cost accounting processes, including standard cost, gross margin analysis, pricing support, and margin analysis
Manage cash flow analysis and reporting
Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure best-in-class financial controls and processes
Support risk management, internal controls, and compliance requirements
Collaborate with external partners including auditors, tax advisors, insurance providers, and banking partners
Support FP&A activities including financial modeling, forecasting, KPI development, and reporting
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for both financial and non-financial stakeholders
Leverage data analytics tools to build dashboards and performance reporting, with an emphasis on KPIs
Influence policy development and business decisions through data-driven analysis

Benefits

Company sponsored Group Health Insurance Plan
HDHP (HSA Qualified) Plan
Dental Insurance Included
30 day waiting period
Optional Vision Coverage available
Incentive Compensation Program
Bonus plan designed to earn 1-10% of your yearly earnings based on achieving set enterprise goals.
401(k) Plan
Company matches first 6% of employee deferral dollar for dollar
Three month waiting period
Company sponsored Group Term Life Insurance Plan
1 x annual salary death benefit in life insurance + Additional $10,000
30 day waiting period
Voluntary Term Life for Employee, Spouse & Child, STD and LTD available
Employee Life $10,000 - $300,000 / Spouse $5,000 - $100,000 / Child $5,000 or $10,000
STD-coverage of 60% of your pre-disability income, up to $750 monthly benefit
LTD-coverage of 60% of your pre-disability income, up to $3,000 monthly benefit
30 day waiting period
Enrollment for new hires only – May be difficult to get on plan at a later date
Company provides time off for up to ten (10) paid holidays
Holiday hours will be paid in accordance with scheduled hours.
Paid Time Off (PTO) (accrued monthly)
0 – 12 Months 12 Days
13 – 36 Months 17 Days
36 + Months 20 Days
Employee product discounts for self, friends, and families
10% over company cost
Employee Verizon Wireless Discounts
18% Access Discount (Eligible calling plans of $34.99 and higher. Discount not applicable on family share lines)
18% Data Discount (Qualifying $24.99 data features combined with a $34.99 calling plan or higher. Discount not applicable on family share lines)
25% Accessory Discount
Membership to Fitness Facility of your Choice
Employees will be reimbursed up to $150 for family memberships, or $100 for individual memberships, on a quarterly basis for all health and fitness club memberships.
Option for employees to join Sam’s Club or Costco (Sign up available in February)
Company pays 80% of the annual basic membership cost