Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Boyd•Seattle, WA

23h•$97,000 - $107,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will serve as the local finance lead for U.S. manufacturing operations, partnering closely with operations, supply chain, and leadership while coordinating daily with a remote accounting team. This role requires strong knowledge of technical accounting, sound judgment, and the ability to translate operational activity into accurate financial results. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual will own key areas including inventory accounting, cost and gross margin analysis, cycle count governance, payroll reconciliation, and month-end close leadership, while driving continuous process improvement and strong internal controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
Proven experience in manufacturing accounting, including inventory and cost accounting
Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment
Advanced Excel skills: strong experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing environments
Exposure to standard costing, cycle counts, and inventory controls
Experience working with offshore or shared service accounting teams
Prior audit interaction experience

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
Review and approve journal entries related to inventory, cost of goods sold, payroll, accruals, and reserves
Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the remote accounting team
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal controls
Maintain strong close discipline, documentation, and audit trail
Own inventory accounting and reconciliation between sub-ledger and general ledger
Lead and govern cycle count processes across four manufacturing sites, including: Policy implementation Review of count results and adjustments Coordination with operations and supply chain
Review inventory adjustments, reserves, and excess & obsolete analysis
Partner with operations to resolve inventory variances and process gaps
Review daily job closing results and production cost activity
Oversee standard cost vs. actual cost analysis and manufacturing variances
Perform detailed gross margin analysis by part, customer, and product line
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting margins and operational performance
Support monthly forecasting and budget activities related to manufacturing costs
Assist with annual financial audit and tax return preparation
Ensure documentation meets internal control and audit requirements
Identify and implement process improvements in close, inventory, and costing workflows
Coordinate daily with a remote accounting team to ensure accurate execution and timely handoffs
Provide guidance, review, and escalation support for offshore accounting activities
Collaborate with operations, supply chain, IT, and FP&A to support business objectives