Are you a finance professional who enjoys partnering with operations, uncovering insights through data, and driving business performance? We are seeking a Managerial Accountant to serve as the financial business partner for our Willoughby manufacturing facility while supporting operational finance initiatives across North America.
This is more than a traditional accounting role. You'll work directly with plant leadership to analyze manufacturing performance, optimize product costing, support strategic decision-making, and identify opportunities that improve profitability and operational efficiency. If you're passionate about manufacturing, cost accounting, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll DoPartner with Manufacturing Leadership
- Serve as the financial representative on the Willoughby Plant Management Team
- Partner with Operations and Supply Chain leaders to improve manufacturing performance and profitability
- Provide financial insight that supports strategic and operational decision-making
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects
Drive Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare, analyze, and present monthly financial reports for the Willoughby facility and other North American operations as needed
- Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory performance, operational efficiency, and key business metrics
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities while recommending actionable solutions
- Support leadership with meaningful financial reporting and performance analysis
Lead Cost Accounting & Product Costing
- Maintain accurate product costing and perform detailed cost analyses
- Conduct variance analysis to identify cost drivers and operational improvement opportunities
- Analyze manufacturing margins, material yields, inventory valuation, and production performance
- Support pricing, profitability, and investment decisions through accurate financial analysis
Support Planning & Continuous Improvement
- Lead the annual operating budget and planning process for the Willoughby facility
- Support month-end close, financial audits, capital project tracking, and other operational finance activities
- Perform special financial analyses and projects that support operational excellence
- Help strengthen internal controls and improve financial processes
Strengthen Systems & Business Processes
- Develop expertise in the company's ERP system (Movex/M3) and manufacturing processes
- Maintain the integrity of financial and operational data
- Partner with Operations to improve reporting accuracy and business processes
- Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, reporting, and decision-making
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- 4–8 years of progressive experience in cost accounting and general accounting within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and product costing
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations, supply chain, or plant finance
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build relationships with shop floor employees, supervisors, managers, and executive leadership
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in process manufacturing
- Experience with Movex (M3) or similar ERP systems
- Knowledge of inventory management, manufacturing KPIs, and operational finance
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
Why Join Us?
- Serve as a key financial partner to manufacturing leadership
- Influence operational strategy through meaningful financial analysis
- Work on high-impact projects that improve manufacturing performance and profitability
- Gain exposure to plant operations, supply chain, and North American finance initiatives
- Join a collaborative team focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
If you're an analytical finance professional who enjoys partnering with operations, solving complex business challenges, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making, we encourage you to apply today.
The salary range for this position is $82,600.00 - $103,600.00 USD Annual. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
