Accounting Manager/Supervisor

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This role oversees the close process, supports financial reporting, and provides meaningful analysis that helps leadership make sound business decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to guide a team, strengthen controls, and improve reporting efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• •Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to accounting and finance team members while helping coordinate priorities and workflow management.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely completion of deliverables.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and other financial transactions while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Support internal and external audit processes by coordinating requests, preparing documentation, and facilitating information gathering.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute financial reports, dashboards, and key performance metrics for management review.
• Perform financial analysis and develop reporting tools that support budgeting, forecasting, and business decision-making.
• Monitor financial results, evaluate trends and variances, and provide recommendations to improve operational and financial performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed.
• Travel occasionally to support business operations, training, meetings, or project requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close activities in a detail-focused accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Background supporting or leading financial statement audit activities and related documentation.
• Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing account reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
• Proven ability to review and approve journal entries, accruals, and other key accounting transactions.
• Experience leading or mentoring accounting team members in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work across functional teams.