Accounting Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's degree preferred )
• 8 + years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role
• Automotive, manufacturing, or mobility-related industry experience preferred
• Experience working at a public accounting firm in an assurance, or similar, line of practice
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP, internal controls, and financial close and reporting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to lead and develop a team
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Customer service skills to display a service-oriented attitude in addressing and responding to customer issues
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Advanced experience with ERP/financial systems, Excel, and financial reporting tools
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to investigate, analyze, and reconcile information from several distinct sources in situations where conclusions or resolutions are discernible
• General understanding of local and state compliance requirements (payroll, property, sales, tax)
• Ability to set and maintain both short- and long-term objectives

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Automotive, manufacturing, or mobility-related industry experience
• Experience working at a public accounting firm in an assurance, or similar, line of practice

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations for assigned group company locations with primary responsibility cash management, inventory accounting and costing, including general ledger, reconciliations, and monthly close activities.
• Own the monthly close process, ensuring deadlines are met with a strong emphasis on accuracy, data integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain audit-ready balance sheets, providing final review and approval of inventory-related journal entries, adjustments, and reconciliations; serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors.
• Prepare and deliver management, KPI, and financial reporting, translating inventory and cost data into clear insights, trends, and variance analysis for leadership decision-making.
• Partner with Finance leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and shared service allocations, with a strong understanding of inventory’s impact on working capital and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with Company Accounting Policies and IFRS, while actively contributing to the development and adoption of standardized accounting practices across North American group companies.
• Serve as the finance owner for inventory, driving sustained inventory accuracy through effective cycle counts, physical inventories, and root-cause analysis of variances.
• Analyze inventory valuation, actual versus standard cost, and monthly PPV/IPV results; proactively identify trends and partner with Purchasing and Operations to improve standard cost accuracy and pricing discipline.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Purchasing, Planning, and Business Planning to identify, assess, and mitigate inventory-related financial and control risks.
• Prepare and present inventory-focused financial analysis to leadership, clearly explaining performance drivers, risks, and opportunities in a manufacturing environment.
• Review, approve, and monitor inventory adjustments, ensuring appropriate documentation, escalation, and alignment with policy and internal controls.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and ownership.
• Support team members through training, performance management, and career development, aligning individual goals with departmental and organizational objectives.
• Participate in goal-setting and year-end evaluations, providing clear, constructive feedback and development guidance.
• Evaluate end-to-end inventory and accounting processes to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and automation opportunities, implementing practical, sustainable improvements.
• Play an active role in automation initiatives and financial system implementations, including requirements definition, end-to-end testing, and documentation.
• Support cross-functional and ad-hoc projects that improve financial visibility, strengthen controls, or advance company strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)