Accounting Manager

Overview

Are you an accounting leader with a passion for manufacturing and global innovation? A publicly traded company renowned for its cutting-edge materials and expanding portfolio of high-impact projects is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its executive finance team.

This role offers opportunities to work on new programs, travel, and collaborate across locations and international partners in a fast-paced, high-integrity environment.

• Strategic Impact:
  Work directly with the Controller to shape financial strategy and operational excellence.
• Growth Trajectory:
  Join a company on the rise, with new programs and global expansion fueling momentum.
• Travel Opportunities:
  Collaborate across locations and with international partners—perfect for professionals who enjoy mobility.
• Innovation-Driven Culture:
  Be part of a team that values precision, progress, and pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology.

Title:
Accounting Manager

Potential compensation: $75,000 – $100,000

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to support our finance and accounting operations. This role works closely with the Controller and Assistant Controller to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across various financial functions.

• Support the Controller with daily banking activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of positive pay transactions.
• Assist the Assistant Controller in conducting monthly physical inventory counts.
• Oversee the monthly valuation process for company inventory to ensure precision.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Controller to facilitate smooth and timely audits.
• Evaluate departmental workflows to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and resource utilization, while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Provide guidance to accounting staff and other departments on complex or non-standard transactions by interpreting accounting policies and offering practical solutions.
• Prepare and distribute weekly P&L reports.
• Review and reconcile accounts across the organization.
• Contribute to the preparation of internal consolidated reporting schedules on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Assist with internal financial reporting matters as directed by the Assistant Controller.
• Maintain and update the global customer credit database to monitor credit exposure and ensure compliance with established credit limits.
• Lead and develop a team of three accounting professionals, fostering a culture aligned with the company's values.

• Provide onboarding and ongoing training for accounting staff.
• Collaborate with direct reports to set annual goals and track progress to support professional growth.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing accounting, with strong cost accounting expertise.
• Public accounting experience and manufacturing industry background required.
• Proficiency in accounting systems like SAP/Oracle.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality under pressure.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing
• Manufacturing

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