Corporate Consolidations Accounting Lead

LECO Corporation•Niles, MI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

At LECO, a family-owned innovator of laboratory instrumentation headquartered in St. Joseph, Michigan, we’ve spent 80+ years building trusted, world-class products—and the finance rigor to match. Join a hands-on Accounting/Finance team where curiosity, loyalty, and long-term thinking drive decisions. This position reports to the Corporate Controller and closely supports the Controller & VP of Finance. Schedule Full-time, on site: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing finance/accounting environment.
3+ years of supervisory experience, with a track record of developing talent.
3+ years working with a large ERP (Oracle preferred; SAP Business One or similar also valuable).
Advanced financial analysis capabilities and strong business acumen.
Agility in shifting priorities and performing under pressure.
Clear, confident communication skills—written, verbal, and active listening—across leadership, plant teams, and office staff.
Proven ability to build reports, interpret results, and make sound recommendations.
Strong technical, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; critical thinking mindset.
Ability to juggle multiple complex deliverables and meet deadlines.
Exceptional attention to detail; collaborative, team-first approach.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
Commitment to professional discretion and confidentiality in corporate matters.

Nice To Haves

CMA or CPA is highly valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation and review of monthly financial statements, including domestic, foreign, and worldwide consolidation.
Coordinate and partner with the external audit firm for the annual audit.
Advance process improvements and strengthen internal controls within the Accounting team.
Develop, analyze, and present actionable financial reports and commentary to management.
Collaborate with executives and department leaders to deliver timely accounting and financial support.
Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, R&D, Service, and Marketing/Sales to maintain alignment and support initiatives.
Engage with foreign subsidiaries on ERP processes and financial reporting to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Investigate, resolve, and prevent errors in systems, entries, and reports; recommend durable fixes.
Recommend policy and process changes that drive efficiency and bottom-line results.