Accounting Manager

Job Summary

Maintain the organizations financial integrity, operational effectiveness, and strategic decision-making capability through disciplined accounting practices, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

This role is responsible for the full ownership and oversight of accounting operations under US GAAP, ensuring accurate, timely, and actionable financial information.

Act as a key business partner to executive leadership, providing financial insight that drives performance, accountability, and long-term value creation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership, oversight, and development of the accounting team, driving a high-performance culture centered on accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement.
• Lead by example with a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a bias for action, setting the standard for independence and ownership.
• Translate company strategic objectives into actionable financial plans, reporting structures, and performance metrics, directly with Senior Leadership, Operations, Engineering, and Sales to align financial results with business performance and strategic initiatives.
• Develop, mentor, and challenge team members to expand capabilities, improve technical knowledge, and increase organizational impact.
• Establish a culture of problem-solving where individuals are expected to self-learn, investigate, and implement solutions without reliance on step-by-step direction.
• Lead and coordinate all financial planning support activities including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis in alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements including SOX, US GAAP, ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), ASC 842 (Leases), and aerospace/defense compliance standards.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control structures over financial reporting, inventory, revenue, and expenditures.
• Drive working capital optimization initiatives across Accounts Receivable, Inventory, and Accounts Payable.
• Support make vs. buy decisions, capital investments, and operational strategies through financial modeling and analysis.
• Develop and refine accounting processes that support scalability, accuracy, and efficiency within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct Reports: - Accounting Staff (e.g., Cost Accountant, Staff Accountant AP, Staff Accountant AR)
• Education & Experience: - Bachelors Degree In Accounting Required (CPA Or MBA Preferred) 5+ years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience in a manufacturing environment 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role - Strong experience with cost accounting and inventory in a manufacturing setting Demonstrated ability to operate independently with minimal oversight - Proven track record of process improvement and problem-solving Experience utilizing historical actual cost data to establish baseline assumptions for material, labor, and overhead, supporting accurate forecasting and cost analysis Experience supporting audits and maintaining strong internal control environment