Accounting Lead - Manufacturing

McKinstry; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Job summary

McKinstry in Spokane, WA is seeking an Accounting Lead - Manufacturing to guide finance for modular product growth, integrating procure-to-pay, inventory, billings and cash flow with the Controller. You will drive end-to-end accounting for manufacturing activities and lead process improvements.

Responsibilities include leading ERP/MRP enhancements, strengthening internal controls, and partnering with operations to ensure accurate reporting and scalable processes across manufacturing data and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and ERP-related process initiatives, embedding accounting requirements in system design and configuration.
• Develop and optimize accounting processes to support manufacturing activity.
• Month-end close tied to manufacturing activity and reconciliations across inventory, P2P, and subledgers.
• Partner with operations and technology to align system configuration with accounting and control requirements.
• Ensure data integrity and scalable, audit-ready processes.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

Manufacturing accounting

GAAP expertise

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Tools

Acumatica

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Infor

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking an Accounting Lead - Manufacturing to join our Offsite Manufacturing team in Spokane, WA. This role serves as the Accounting Lead supporting manufacturing-driven transformation for the modular products business, building the financial and operational processes required to support rapid growth, manufacturing complexity, and system integration. It translates end-to-end manufacturing activity into controlled, scalable accounting processes across procure-to-pay, inventory, billings, and cash flow. This role will partner closely with the Controller to execute accounting requirements. Additional responsibilities may include:

Manufacturing Systems & Process Enablement

• Serve as Finance & Accounting lead for manufacturing and ERP-related process initiatives, ensuring accounting requirements are embedded in system design, configuration and on-going enhancements.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve accounting processes aligned to manufacturing workflows, including:
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and vendor lifecycle
• Inventory movement, valuation, and cost capture
• Production/job costing and variance treatment
• Billings, cash application, and financial module close
• Ensure transaction flows support accurate reporting, subledger integrity, and close
• Partner with technology, operations, and business teams to align system configuration with accounting, reporting, and control requirements

Financial Accounting Process Excellence

• Develop, implement, and optimize accounting processes that support manufacturing and operational activities.
• Build and enhance core accounting processes
• Month-end close tied to manufacturing activity
• Reconciliations across inventory, P2P, accruals, and subledgers
• Standardization of high-volume and complex transactions
• Validation of supporting reporting and schedules, including alignment to other financial systems where applicable
• Identify opportunities to improve process effectiveness, data quality, and internal controls
• Establish and maintain repeatable, scalable, and audit-ready processes

Operational Execution: Billing, Cash & Transactions

• Lead execution of key operational finance processes:
• Billing/invoicing aligned to production, delivery, and contract terms
• Cash management tied to billing timing, collections, and working capital
• Transaction validation, data entry oversight, and issue resolution
• Develop and maintain processes aligned with vendor and customer expectations to improve billing accuracy, reduce disputes, and strengthen cash flow
• Align operational triggers (production, shipment, milestones) with financial outcomes

Data Integrity, Controls & Process Optimization

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial and operational data across integrated systems
• Design, implement, and enhance internal controls across procurement, inventory, billing, and cash management and other key financial processes
• Identify opportunities to improve system utilization, streamline workflows and reduce manual effort through process and system improvements and automation
• Support continued enhancements, system integrations and process optimization

Cross-Functional Integration & Execution

• Operate across manufacturing, accounting, ERP, business technology, and corporate F&A teams
• Facilitate clarity on ownership, handoffs, and process gaps
• Ensure consistent execution across interdependent workflows
• Drive progress independently and ESCALATE when needed

What You Need To Succeed At McKinstry

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; CPA required; active licensure not required.
• 8+ years of accounting experience with 5 years in manufacturing, industrial, or operationally complex environments.
• Public accounting audit experience preferred, with exposure to internal controls, financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and manufacturing accounting, including inventory accounting, cost accounting, inventory valuation, manufacturing cost flows, P2P processes, subledger reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience partnering with manufacturing operations, supply chain, procurement, warehouse, and production leaders to ensure financial results accurately reflect operational activity.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP/MRP systems such as Acumatica, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, or similar platforms, including inventory accounting, production accounting, costing, inventory valuation, cycle counts, and operational reporting.
• Experience supporting ERP/MRP implementations, system integrations, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing data, inventory transactions, bills of material (BOMs), routings, production orders, and inventory controls.
• Ability to design and improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting aligned with manufacturing operations and system architecture.
• Experience ensuring data integrity and reconciliation across manufacturing, operational, and financial systems.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience operating in high-growth, transformation, acquisition integration, or ERP modernization environments.

Travel

• Based in Spokane, WA.
• Travel to Seattle and manufacturing facilities as needed.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $99,270 – $152,910 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.