We are looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting and accounting activities supporting inventory, distribution, and decoration operations in Kannapolis, North Carolina. This role acts as a key business partner to operations leadership, translating financial results into practical insight that supports performance and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in inventory and cost accounting, a solid grasp of U.S. GAAP, and the ability to strengthen controls, reporting accuracy, and close processes in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Direct accounting oversight for U.S. inventory activities, including valuation, reconciliations, reserve assessments, and internal control execution.
- Evaluate balance sheet accounts and income statement results to confirm accurate reporting, proper treatment, and compliance with U.S. GAAP standards.
- Examine monthly and quarterly financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior-year results, and communicate the primary factors influencing variances.
- Manage reviews related to slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory to ensure reserve levels are appropriate and well supported.
- Collaborate with operational teams on cycle count programs, inventory adjustments, and initiatives that improve stock accuracy.
- Assess standard costing results and manufacturing-related variances such as labor, overhead, scrap, utilization, and absorption to identify performance trends.
- Partner with distribution and decoration leaders to provide financial guidance on cost efficiency, productivity, capacity planning, and operational results.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and other planning activities for operational areas tied to manufacturing and distribution.
- Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including coordination with accounting teams and audit stakeholders, while helping enhance reporting processes and controls.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience in accounting or finance, with exposure to inventory, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Experience analyzing balance sheet and profit and loss activity and clearly explaining underlying business drivers.
- Proficiency in month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement audit support.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and confidence working within financial systems.
- Ability to build effective partnerships with finance teams and operational leaders across multiple functions.
- Strong analytical judgment, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.