Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager – Purchase Accounting will lead all accounting activities related to acquisitions, integrations, and complex manufacturing transactions for a large, multi-entity organization. This role partners closely with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Operations, M&A, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with US GAAP. This is a highly visible role supporting a fast-growing enterprise environment with significant operational scale and complexity.

• Purchase Accounting & M&A
• Lead end-to-end purchase accounting for acquisitions in accordance with ASC 805
• Perform and review fair value assessments for acquired assets and liabilities (inventory, PP&E, intangibles, goodwill, earnouts, contingent consideration)
• Prepare acquisition accounting memos and technical documentation for management and auditors
• Partner with valuation specialists and external advisors
• Oversee opening balance sheet preparation and post-acquisition integration accounting
• Manufacturing & Operations Accounting
• Oversee accounting for inventory, cost of goods sold, standard costing, overhead absorption, and variances
• Support manufacturing operations with analysis of plant performance, margin drivers, inventory reserves, excess & obsolete
• Ensure accurate accounting for fixed assets, capital projects, depreciation, and impairment
• Partner with plant controllers and operations leadership
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for assigned entities
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet fluctuations
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal policies, and SOX controls
• Leadership & Process Improvement
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, controls, and systems
• Support ERP enhancements and integrations following acquisitions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong background in purchase accounting and M&A
• Experience in large-scale manufacturing environment ($500M+ revenue)

• Expert knowledge of US GAAP (ASC 805, 606, 360, 350, 330, etc.)
• Deep understanding of manufacturing accounting: standard costing, inventory, overhead, variances
• Experience with multi-entity, complex operations
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Dynamics, or similar)
• Strong communication and executive-level presentation skills

• Proven ability to manage and develop teams
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Excellent business partnering mindset with operations and senior leadership