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
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
Benefits
Opportunity for growth into broader accounting leadership or plant controller responsibilities
Hands-on role with broad exposure across financial statements
Work in a newly forming accounting team within a high-growth company
Collaborative environment with cross-functional partnerships
Engagement in significant projects during a period of expansion
Full Job Description
About the Role Our 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
