Manager, Assurance Services - Manufacturing & Distribution

Rubinbrown Llp • Clayton, MO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

RubinBrown LLP is one of the nation's leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity and value. RubinBrown has revenue of approximately $240 million with 1,000+ team members across locations in Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, and St. Louis. The Manager, Assurance Services - Manufacturing & Distribution leads assurance engagements for manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain clients. This role combines technical accounting expertise with industry knowledge to deliver actionable insights, strengthen client relationships, mentor staff, and identify opportunities to improve operational and financial performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive public accounting experience, with significant work in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain clients.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and PCAOB auditing standards.
• Experience with inventory valuation (FIFO, LIFO, weighted average), cost accounting, and standard costing.
• Familiarity with revenue recognition for product sales and multi-location operations.
• Knowledge of operational processes in manufacturing and distribution, including procurement, production, logistics, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to manage engagement teams, mentor staff, and lead multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated success in building strong client relationships, presenting findings to executives, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and provide solutions that improve operational performance and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate complex accounting issues into clear, business-focused advice.
• Skilled in audit software and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to recognize cross-service opportunities and contribute to firm growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee audits for manufacturers, distributors, and supply chain organizations addressing unique challenges such as cost accounting, inventory valuation, revenue recognition for product sales, and multi-location operations.
• Advise clients on complex industry issues including standard costing, LIFO/FIFO inventory methods, overhead allocation, bill of materials, and compliance with sector-specific regulations (e.g., product safety, export controls).
• Assess internal controls over manufacturing processes, procurement, inventory management, and order fulfillment - identifying gaps and recommending enhancements to mitigate risk and improve efficiency.
• Ensure accuracy of financial reporting related to raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, freight, and supply chain costs - helping clients align reporting with both GAAP and operational realities.
• Develop realistic budgets that reflect the complexity of manufacturing cycles and distribution networks. Monitor engagement progress to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality.
• Serve as the primary contact for manufacturing and distribution executives, plant controllers, and operations leaders by translating audit findings into actionable recommendations that improve both compliance and operational performance.
• Coach team members on the nuances of manufacturing and distribution audits, including physical inventory observation techniques, costing methods, and supply chain risk assessments.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying cross-service opportunities (e.g., tax credits for manufacturing, ERP advisory, supply chain optimization) and participating in industry networking events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees