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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5+ years Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of supervisor or management experiences with direct reports
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and multi-entity accounting structures
• Experience with cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory accounting
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Macola and SAP preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Experience managing intercompany transactions and consolidations
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to think both analytically and creatively; high-level organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple actions in a timely and effective manner
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, multi-plant environment
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across plants and corporate teams
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team to meet critical deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff across multiple entities or locations
• Lead by example in demonstrating our core values (CREED)
• Establish performance expectations, provide coaching, and conduct performance evaluations
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and cash application processes across multiple companies
• Review and approve transaction coding to ensure proper general ledger classification by entity and division
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations
• Oversee customer billing, vendor payments, and deposit activities across business units
• Approve check runs and ACH transactions
• Responsible for inventory accounting, including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods
• Responsible for managing and reviewing standard costing, cost roll-ups, and bill of materials (BOM) accuracy
• Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and partner with plant leadership to address issues
• Monitor inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes
• Support production reporting, margin analysis, and cost control initiatives
• Responsible for month-end and year-end close processes
• Review and/or prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results
• Allocate costs between the business as appropriate
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including cash flows, variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership and operations teams
• Establish and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies across all entities
• Maintain documentation of accounting processes and procedures
• Partner with sales, operations, supply chain, and plant managers to improve financial performance
• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements (ERP optimization)
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives
• Streamline workflows across entities to improve efficiency and scalability
• Protect the organization by maintaining strict confidentiality of financial, operational, and personnel information