Accounting Manager

About the role

Located onsite in Chandler, AZ, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our Finance/Accounting organization. This is a hands-on role reporting to the Assistant Controller.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day lead for the accounting function, providing guidance and oversight to senior and junior accountants
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial deliverables for accuracy and completeness
• Support the Assistant Controller in managing workloads, priorities, and deadlines
• Coach and mentor junior team members, ensuring development and adherence to best practices
• Care for the month-end close, balance sheet account reconciliations and variance analysis, compliance support, and government contract accounting support
• Oversee project cost structure, updates, and variance analysis
• Review inventory valuation, reserves, and physical inventory processes
• Partner with finance team to improve cost accuracy, reporting transparency, and margin performance
• Oversee accounting for capital expenditures, including CIP and asset capitalization
• Review and approve asset classifications and depreciation methodologies
• Ensure compliance with capitalization policies and audit requirements
• Support ERP-related accounting initiatives, including system implementations and optimizations
• Drive automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate closely with finance, operations, and various corporate teams
• Provide insights into financial performance and operational drivers
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred
• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or defense contract industries
• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role required
• Experience in a subsidiary of a publicly traded company highly preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP and technical accounting
• Deep understanding of cost accounting and inventory in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion preferred) and strong Excel skills

Key Competencies

• Effective communication with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance
• Proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Hands-on, execution-driven, and energized by “rolling up their sleeves” to get the work done
• Detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality, accurate results
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Curious, adaptable, and excited by opportunities to learn new systems and processes
• Self-starter who takes initiative and ownership of tasks

Pay

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 91700.00-170100.00