Accounting Manager - Smaller Growing Mfg. Company

About the Opportunity

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role offering broad responsibility across general ledger accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, inventory accounting, process improvement, and staff leadership. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and wants to play an active role in strengthening accounting processes while partnering closely with operations and executive leadership.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Highly visible Accounting Manager role with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to lead and mentor members of the accounting team
• Broad ownership across the accounting function—not a narrowly defined corporate role
• Growing manufacturing company continuing to invest in its people, systems, and financial infrastructure
• Ability to make a meaningful impact while helping build scalable accounting processes
• Long-term growth potential within a stable, expanding organization

What You'll Do

• Lead the monthly and year-end close process from start to finish
• Prepare accurate financial statements and supporting reporting
• Oversee general ledger accounting activities and account reconciliations
• Supervise, mentor, and help develop members of the accounting team
• Partner with operations on inventory, manufacturing, and financial reporting matters
• Coordinate annual audits and support external auditors
• Improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Support continued growth by helping build scalable accounting processes

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience in an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Accounting Supervisor, or similar leadership role
• Manufacturing, consumer products, distribution, or other inventory-intensive industry experience
• Strong general ledger accounting and financial reporting background
• Experience leading or supervising accounting staff (direct or indirect)
• Experience owning or playing a significant leadership role in the monthly close process
• Inventory accounting experience preferred
• ERP system experience
• Process improvement mindset with a collaborative leadership style
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $115,000–$140,000
• Annual Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Excellent long-term career growth opportunity

Location

Bloomington, MN
Primarily onsite