Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the Controller in various financial and accounting functions within the organization. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, adherence to GAAP and cost accounting principles, and the efficient operation of the accounting department. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, audit procedures, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. The Accounting Manager will oversee the day-to-day accounting workload for a team of accountants, without direct supervisory responsibility, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality execution and delivery of team objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Financial Reporting and Compliance

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies.

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and assist with external audits and financial reviews.

  • Champion the execution and completion of internal and external audit activities and SOX testing.

  • Strengthen internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and support sustainable growth.

  • Review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed.

  • Key driver of the monthly closing process to ensure timely delivery of balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Conduct ad hoc tasks such as timely response on Ralliant home office inquiries, chart of accounts mapping, and other financial analyses and management reporting projects.

• Cost Accounting and Inventory Management

  • Provide support to the cost accounting function, including the accurate valuation of inventory and the analysis of production costs.

  • Help develop and maintain cost accounting methodologies to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency.

  • Review inventory levels and inventory costing methods, identifying opportunities for optimization and cost reduction.

• Capital Expenditure and Fixed Asset Management

  • Help manage and maintain an accurate and up-to-date fixed asset register, including the acquisition, disposal, and depreciation of assets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.

  • Drive organizational alignment on capital forecast and actual implementation.

• Process and Team Development

  • Guide and mentor a team of staff accountants, providing training, best practice sharing and feedback to foster professional growth and KPI leadership.

  • Develop and deploy scalable AI and automation initiatives to improve core value drivers, decrease process time and increase accuracy.

  • Ensure deployed structured documented standard work around key processes.

  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork and accountability.

  • Partner cross-functionally with operational and business leaders to improve financial visibility and decision-making.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum of five years in advancing responsibility accounting roles (preferably within a manufacturing environment or in a public accounting firm)

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

• Robust knowledge of US GAAP, cost accounting, and audit procedures

• Excellent interpersonal skills - collaborative with internal/external customers, team members and cross-functional stakeholders

• Experience managing small teams

• Effective communications skills – including written, verbal and listening skills

• Strong analytical skills to diagnose and troubleshoot complex datasets

• Organized, with a strong process and detail focus to deliver high quality and timely results

• High energy, bias for action with continuous improvement mindset; recognizes and resolves issues

• Team-player attitude with the ability and willingness to take on challenges

• Excellent computer skills, particularly MS Excel

• ERP system experience (JDE and OneStream ideal)