Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

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Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-102305
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* Job Description:

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* Position Title:

Senior Accountant
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* Location:

** Seattle, WA (Onsite)  
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* Reports to:

** Finance Controller  
** Role Type:
** Individual Contributor – Manufacturing Finance
** Position Summary
** 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.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
*** 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
** Inventory & Cost Accounting (Manufacturing-Focused)
*** 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
** Costing, Gross Margin & Operational Analysis
*** 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
** Audit, Controls & Process Improvement
*** 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
** Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
*** 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
** Qualifications & Experience
**** Required
* ** 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
** Preferred
* ** 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
** Compensation
* ** This is an Exempt position.
* Salary Range: $97,000-$107,000
** Key Competencies
*** Manufacturing & cost accounting expertise
* Analytical thinking and problem-solving
* Ownership mindset with attention to detail
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