Senior Manager, Operations Accounting

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations accounting activities including standard costing, inventory valuation, cost of sales, and manufacturing variances (materials, labor, and overhead).
• Ensure accurate and timely financial close, reconciliations, and analysis in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Provide high-quality schedules, analyses, and explanations to support internal and external reporting requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on standard costing methodologies and manufacturing accounting.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity by deeply understanding end-to-end manufacturing and costing processes and continuously seeking opportunities to improve them.
• Lead complex problem-solving efforts related to cost transparency, inventory accuracy, and operational performance.
• Challenge assumptions and legacy processes using data-driven analysis and critical thinking.
• Identify root causes of variances and inefficiencies and partner with stakeholders to drive sustainable solutions.
• Drive the application of technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of operations accounting processes.
• Leverage advanced Excel, reporting tools, and analytics platforms (e.g., SAP reporting, Power BI, or similar) to automate analysis and improve insight.
• Partner with IT and Finance Transformation teams on system upgrades, process redesigns, and data governance initiatives.
• Collaborate with Business Unit Finance and Operations leaders to explain manufacturing costs, trends, and drivers in a clear and actionable manner.
• Support decision-making through scenario analysis, cost modeling, and operational insights.
• Influence outcomes through strong communication, credibility, and fact-based recommendations.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of operations accounting professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and learning.
• Model curiosity, collaboration, and adaptability while holding high standards for quality and results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant cost and/or plant accounting.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience with a proven ability to develop and retain talent.
• Hands-on experience in complex manufacturing environments.
• Deep understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost of sales under U.S. GAAP.
• Strong systems aptitude with experience in large ERP environments (SAP strongly preferred).
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technology and automation to improve finance processes.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Self-directed, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.