Accounting Manager

Position Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including reviewing, analyzing, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, account reconciliations, and reporting activities.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation, capital investment activity, and physical inventory results to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies.
• Direct manufacturing budget control activities, including monitoring actual performance against budget, analyzing variances, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing recommendations to support operational and financial objectives.
• Prepare, review, and report financial results, forecasts, and management reports to corporate leadership and the parent company in accordance with established reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Oversee product costing, standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost accounting activities to ensure accurate product costs, inventory balances, and manufacturing performance analysis.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Production Cost Management team members while fostering cross-functional collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support internal and external audits, strengthen internal controls, lead process improvement initiatives, and perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory, leadership, or management experience required, preferably leading accounting, finance, cost accounting, or production cost management staff.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, month-end close, cost accounting, inventory accounting, budgeting, fixed assets, and financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and manufacturing accounting principles.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and team development skills with the ability to manage, coach, and develop accounting professionals.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and financial analysis capabilities with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and sound business judgment.
• Able to analyze financial and operational performance, identify risks and opportunities, develop cost-saving initiatives, and provide recommendations that support business objectives and operational efficiency.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, operations personnel, and overseas parent company stakeholders.
• Able to support internal and external audits, strengthen internal controls, and lead accounting process improvement initiatives.

Beneficial Skills And Experience

• 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience preferred.
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience reporting financial results to corporate leadership or an overseas parent company preferred.
• Experience with standard costing, product costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing variance analysis, and budget control preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field preferred.