Accounting Manager
VanderHouwen · Hillsboro, OR · 1 mo ago
Business Development$55–$65/hrContract
About the role
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to provide hands-on financial leadership within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, proactive, and collaborative, with the ability to balance detailed accounting responsibilities with broader financial planning and business partnership. This role is on-site in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Responsibilities
- Lead cost accounting activities, including standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, overhead allocation, and product profitability reporting.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance reporting to support informed business decisions.
- Partner with operations and supply chain teams to strengthen inventory accuracy, cost visibility, manufacturing performance, and working capital management.
- Oversee key financial controls and processes, including cash management, A/R, A/P, compliance, audit support, KPI reporting, and finance process improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 8–10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or project-based environments.
- Significant experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, month-end close management, and financial statement preparation.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, cash and working capital management, and transactional flows within ERP systems.
- Highly analytical with strong communication skills and the ability to proactively collaborate with finance, operations, supply chain, and organizational leadership.
Pay
$55–$65/hr. (DOE)