We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a manufacturing organization on a Contract basis. This role will provide hands-on leadership across the close process, financial reporting, and accounting review activities to help maintain accurate and timely results. The position will also partner with finance leadership on analysis, audit support, and process improvements that strengthen the overall accounting function.
Responsibilities:
- Direct monthly and quarterly close activities to ensure deadlines are met and financial records are complete and accurate.
- Manage complex general ledger work, including accrual entries, prepaid expense schedules, amortization tracking, and account reconciliation activities.
- Examine journal entries and supporting schedules prepared by accounting staff, resolve discrepancies, and improve the quality of reported results.
- Prepare summaries of monthly financial performance and present key outcomes, risks, and notable trends to accounting and finance leadership.
- Participate in financial review discussions by explaining material variances, balance sheet movements, and key drivers affecting results across the Americas region.
- Coordinate audit preparation efforts by organizing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and helping maintain readiness throughout the review process.
- Support compliance and internal control requirements by reinforcing sound accounting practices and identifying areas that need stronger oversight.
- Develop accounting memos, recommend workflow enhancements, and assist with reporting improvements that increase efficiency and clarity.
- Provide additional accounting coverage for the team and contribute to sales and use tax processes, including work involving Avalara when needed.
- Strong experience leading month-end close and monthly financial close activities in a detail-focused accounting environment.
- Advanced knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliation processes.
- Demonstrated ability to review accounting work, identify errors, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Experience preparing audit support materials and responding effectively to audit requests.
- Familiarity with financial variance analysis across income statement and balance sheet accounts.
- Working knowledge of sales tax and sales tax return processes; exposure to Avalara is beneficial.
- Ability to communicate clearly with accounting teams, finance leaders, and senior stakeholders.
- Background in manufacturing or a similarly complex operational environment is preferred.