Accounting ManagerSouth Pittsburg, TN (hybrid)A DAY IN THE LIFEReporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager owns core accounting responsibilities monthly close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting and leads the Order-to-Cash team across billing, cash application, collections, and customer deductions. The role also supports troubleshooting EDI orders and trade funding, partnering with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and IT to keep customer transactions accurate, revenue recognized appropriately, and working capital objectives on track. The ideal candidate for Accounting Manager combines a strong accounting foundation with proven team leadership and Order to Cash experience. They coach and develop people, communicate clearly across functions, and build strong cross-functional partnerships. Adaptable and solution-oriented, they are energized by driving continuous improvement and leading teams through change. The Finance team is in the office at our South Pittsburg campus 3 days a week and remote for 2 days a week.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership & Accounting- Own assigned general accounting responsibilities in support of the Controller, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the monthly financial close.
- Lead the accounting oversight of the Order-to-Cash cycle, ensuring accurate invoicing, receivable balances, customer deductions, cash application, and collections.
- Own monthly close activities related to Accounts Receivable and other assigned accounting areas, including journal entries, reconciliations, reserve analyses, and supporting schedules.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal controls; review reconciliations, aging reports, deduction reserves, and trade funding balances for accuracy and completeness.
- Improve working capital performance through DSO reduction, timely collections, and deduction resolution.
- Support internal and external audits, and establish accounting policies, processes, and controls for new business initiatives, customer programs, and system implementations.
Order-to-Cash Operations- Lead the day-to-day Order-to-Cash team responsible for billing, cash application, collections, customer deductions, and credit support.
- Monitor customer account health and resolve issues impacting collections and invoice accuracy, including pricing discrepancies, shipment issues, order holds, and billing concerns.
- Establish KPIs and reporting to monitor AR performance, deduction aging, cash application, and customer compliance.
Trade Funding & Customer Deductions- Oversee customer deduction accounting, validation, recovery, and settlement, ensuring claims align with approved trade programs and contractual agreements.
- Support trade funding accounting by partnering with Sales and Finance to reconcile trade funding accruals and identify opportunities to recover invalid deductions.
- Analyze root causes of deductions and implement process improvements that reduce future chargebacks and revenue leakage.
Systems & Process Improvement- Partner with IT and external trading partners to resolve system issues impacting invoicing, collections, or customer compliance.
- Identify automation opportunities and support ERP implementations, system enhancements, and continuous improvement across OTC processes.
Leadership, Reporting & Development- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Order-to-Cash team, setting clear performance expectations and supporting career development.
- Foster collaboration across Accounting, Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and IT while promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
Required- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of general and Accounts Receivable accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, internal controls, and financial reporting.
- Experience managing teams within accounting, shared services, or Order-to-Cash functions.
- Experience supporting audits and maintaining strong financial controls.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills; advanced Excel and ERP experience.
Preferred- Consumer products or manufacturing experience.
- Experience with customer deductions, trade promotions, retail chargebacks, or post-audit claim recovery.
- Familiarity with EDI processes and retailer compliance requirements.
- Lean/Six Sigma certification or demonstrated continuous improvement leadership.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and Short-Term Disability)
- On-Site Clinic and Fitness Center
- 401K Match and Deferred Profit-Sharing Program
- Quarterly Profit Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Scholarship Opportunity and Tuition Reimbursement
- $150 Boot Allowance
- Employee Discount at Lodge Factory Store and Big Bad Breakfast
- Safety, Holiday, and Celebration Events
