Accounting Manager

As the Operations Accounting Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing the monthly financial close process for plant operations, analyzing variances, managing inventory accounting, and driving forecasting activities. You will serve as a key liaison between corporate accounting and operations teams, ensuring alignment, accuracy, and accountability in all operations-related financial matters.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Supervise and mentor the corporate operations accounting team.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Provide professional development and skill-building opportunities.

Operational Alignment

• Serve as the main accounting contact for plant operations teams.
• Train plant personnel on accounting standards, inventory control, and financial procedures.
• Maintain and enhance operational accounting policies and procedures.

Financial Analysis & Forecasting

• Oversee monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Prepare and review monthly purchase and manufacturing variance forecasts.
• Analyze operational overheads and cost drivers to support plant performance improvement.

Operations Accounting Oversight

• Manage key areas such as inventory valuation, overhead tracking, and cost variance reporting.
• Review plant-prepared financials and support physical inventory accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial close in coordination with corporate finance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a key liaison with operations teams, financial reporting, general accounting, and internal/external auditors.
• Support internal control reviews and ensure compliance with SOX and corporate policies.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify and implement opportunities for process efficiency and standardization.
• Promote adherence to accounting best practices and internal control frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting (Masters or CPA preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role.
• 3+ years of cost or operations accounting experience.
• Background in manufacturing or consumer products industry.
• Experience with ERP systems and physical inventory processes.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite.