Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support financial operations. This individual will play a key role in driving an accurate and timely close process, maintaining a disciplined general ledger, and ensuring strong financial controls across the organization. This is a highly visible role partnering closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support operational and financial decision-making. For more information on this position please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in alignment with corporate deadlines
- Prepare and maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliations with full supporting documentation
- Analyze variances versus budget and prior periods
- Oversee corporate credit card program, including reconciliations and policy compliance
- Track capital projects and ensure proper capitalization in accordance with GAAP
- Maintain fixed asset subledger and depreciation schedules
- Reconcile capital spend to approved budgets and support capital planning initiatives
- Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and regulatory requirements
- Prepare and file recurring reports (sales & use tax, property tax, and other filings)
- Maintain strong internal controls and supporting documentation
- Support internal and external audit processes, including testing and documentation
- Support ERP systems (SAP experience highly preferred) to ensure data integrity
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls
- Partner with operations, finance, and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Provide support across AR/AP processes as needed
- Monitor receivables and assist in resolving issues impacting cash flow and collections
- Collaborate on operational or customer-related issues impacting financial results
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing
- Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
- Experience with ERP systems required; SAP strongly preferred
- Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capabilities
- High attention to detail with a track record of maintaining accurate reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively across teams