About the RoleOur client, a well-funded, high-growth manufacturing company, is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager of Fixed Assets and Project Accounting to join its newly forming accounting team. Reporting to the Controller, this person will play a central role in building the accounting function, with a focus on cost accounting, inventory and capital assets during a period of significant expansion.
This is a hands-on role with broad exposure across the financial statements and close partnership with operations. There is clear room for growth into broader accounting leadership or plant controller responsibilities.
Responsibilities- Manage complex recurring transactions, including capital projects, debt and intercompany activity
- Partner with the Controller to design and maintain the company's cost accounting framework
- Own inventory and fixed asset accounting, including construction-in-progress
- Lead assigned month-end close activities, reconciliations and reporting
- Develop and document accounting policies, procedures and controls
- Work cross-functionally with operations, supply chain and FP&A to analyze variances and improve cost visibility
- Support internal and external reporting, audits and technical accounting research
- Assist in selecting and implementing an ERP and other finance systems
- Provide support across general accounting functions as needed
Qualifications- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with inventory and cost accounting (standard, absorption or activity-based costing)
- Background in month-end close, audits and policy development
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, early-stage environment and willing to roll up your sleeves
- ERP experience and interest in improving processes through technology
