CFS · 17 hours ago
Accounting Manager
CFS is an established manufacturing organization experiencing healthy growth and expansion, and they are seeking an Accounting Manager to lead financial operations. The role involves partnering with various departments to drive financial accuracy, oversee month-end close processes, and support budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing sites.
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Responsibilities
Lead the month-end close process for the manufacturing operations
Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of inventory, cost of goods sold, and gross margin results
Oversee standard costing, cost rolls, variance analysis (PPV, labor, overhead), and margin insights
Monitor inventory across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Partner with operations on cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory accuracy initiatives
Work closely with plant leadership to understand production performance and cost drivers
Provide analysis on production efficiency, scrap, absorption, and throughput
Support budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing sites
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve internal controls, and increase reporting efficiency
Support ERP enhancements and ensure accuracy of data flow between operations and finance
Mentor and develop junior accountants within the team
Provide guidance on cost accounting, inventory processes, and operational support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5–8+ years of accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing or a similar product-based industry
Strong understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory accounting
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, Epicor, or similar)
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret and explain financial data to non-finance partners
Preferred
CPA/CMA
Benefits
Competitive salary + bonus
Solid benefits
Generous PTO
Strong work/life balance environment