Accounting Manager

JPW Industries • La Vergne, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

JPW Industries is a leading woodworking and metalworking machinery and tools company, home to trusted brands like Jet, Powermatic, Wilton, Edwards, Baileigh and Axiom. With domestic and international entities, and inventory-intensive operations, our accounting function sits at the center of the business. This is a high-visibility seat for a CPA who wants real ownership and a team ready to grow with them. Own the close. Raise the bar. Lead the AI-powered future of accounting. Numbers tell the story of a business, and in this role you are the one who makes sure that story is accurate, on time, and worth acting on. As our Accounting Manager, you will own the monthly close and consolidation, lead a talented accounting team, and put clear financial insight in front of executive leadership and our Board. You will also have the mandate, and the tools, to reinvent how the work gets done using AI and modern finance systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Active CPA designation required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including product-industry experience (manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, or retail).
• A track record of leading, developing, and mentoring an accounting team and driving accountability and growth.
• Proven ownership of month-end and year-end close timelines, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Strong command of revenue recognition, inventory valuation, income taxes, debt, and lease accounting, plus experience preparing or supporting US GAAP financial statements and disclosures.
• A solid understanding of manufacturing and distribution cost structures, inventory, and operational accounting.
• A strong grasp of internal controls and compliance, with experience supporting audits.
• Hands-on use of AI tools to automate processes and support analysis, and a passion for driving AI adoption across a team.
• Advanced Excel required.
• The ability to partner cross-functionally and present financial information clearly to leadership.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or MAcc a plus
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• SAP and Claude (or an equivalent AI tool) strongly recommended
• Workday Adaptive, Prophix, Workiva, Power BI, Alteryx, and Avalara highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process, including consolidation and coordination with international entities.
• Own the accounting areas with the highest complexity and estimation judgment.
• Review team deliverables, account reconciliations, and analytical reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and related covenant compliance.
• Prepare reporting and analysis for executive leadership and the Board of Directors, and communicate results and key drivers to senior stakeholders.
• Research, apply, and document technical accounting matters, and coordinate with external audit, tax, and specialist providers.
• Leverage AI and financial accounting systems to drive process improvements, efficiency, stronger controls, and higher reporting quality.
• Supervise and develop team members through effective review and coaching.
• Lead and support special projects across financial accounting and international operations.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay + Annual Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and telehealth from Day 1
• Retirement Plans & Employer Contributions
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• Career Development & Learning Opportunities
• Team Member Appreciation Events
• A Culture That Values Integrity, Teamwork & Innovation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager