Accounting Manager

RJ Dougherty Associates•Edgewater, FL

25d

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is a Finance team leader responsible for financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, manufacturing cost accounting, and business decision support. The role reports directly to the CFO, collaborates with the Controller as a separate finance leadership position, and directly manages the Financial Analyst. While the Controller is primarily responsible for accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and the close process, the Accounting Manager focuses on forward-looking analysis, cost and inventory management, forecasting, and turning financial and operational data into actionable business insights. Most duties are performed in an office environment, with periodic work in manufacturing areas. Production areas may involve fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical equipment, moderate to loud noise, and non-climate-controlled conditions. Appropriate PPE is required when entering designated production areas. Everglades Boats is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug screening following a conditional offer of employment. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, FP&A, financial analysis, cost accounting, or a related role.
Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Manufacturing experience, including exposure to inventory, bills of material, standard costing, and manufacturing variances.
Experience with automation such as Power BI dashboards or AI modeling that drives actionable insights, operational efficiency, and predictive analytics.
Experience with financial reporting systems; experience with SAGE is preferred.
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, including P&L forecasts, cash flow projections, working capital analysis, and departmental budgets.
Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support strategic and operational decisions.
Manage and develop the Financial Analyst, including setting priorities and reviewing financial analysis and reporting.
Manage the annual setting of model year pricing and standards to ensure continued profitability.
Publish dealer inventory status with corresponding retail to track metrics and identify trends.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other departments to improve cost visibility, productivity, and profitability.
Analyze product costs, bills of material, inventory, labor, and manufacturing data to identify trends and cost-reduction opportunities.
Provide sales, product, customer, and margin analysis to support business planning and decision-making.
Develop dashboards, KPIs, and recurring management reporting for the CFO and leadership team.
Partner with the Controller during month-end and year-end processes to ensure management reporting aligns with financial results.
Support implementation and continuous improvement of ERP, financial reporting, and business intelligence systems.
Perform special projects and additional financial analysis as requested by the CFO.