Accounting Manager

AquantUs, LLC; Atlanta (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A private-equity backed manufacturing company is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance across multi-site operations. This role requires 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing cash flow, and supporting internal controls. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a CPA qualification, along with proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems like Infor VISUAL or Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing or food services.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience conducting in-depth financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support Treasury functions and cash flow forecasting.
• Develop comprehensive annual budgets with departmental collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations.
• Manage internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Cost accounting

Cash flow management

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Excel

Infor VISUAL

Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision)

Job description

Accounting Manager with a private‑equity backed manufacturing company.

The Accounting Manager is the right‑hand person for the Corporate Controller, responsible for supporting all financial accounting controls and governance of the Company, with multi‑plant sites across the country.

Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting and Actuals Reporting:
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for actuals, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, including free cash flow, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
  • Conduct in‑depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and potential risks within the manufacturing operations and sales performance for consolidated results and multi‑site locations.
  • Responsible for robust balance sheet reconciliations ensuring Company liabilities are properly reflected, and financial exposures mitigated.
• Treasury and Cash Management:
  • Support Treasury functions for headquarters and local plants/businesses.
  • Support the development of 13‑week cash flow forecasts.
  • Support Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable, ensuring timeliness of inbound and outbound payments, driving best practices and efficiency across multi‑location sites.
  • Support the timely resolution of deductions and customer short pays.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  • Collaborate with departmental managers and business/plant leads to develop comprehensive annual budgets, including production costs, overhead expenses, marketing spend, and capital expenditures.
  • Monitor budget performance against all actual results, identifying areas for cost optimization and corrective action, and ensuring execution against root cause.
• Cost Accounting and Inventory Management:
  • Support best practices in cost accounting, net working capital management, and capital expenditure approval and tracking.
  • Analyze cost of sales components and proper accounting of direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead costs.
  • Analyze inventory levels and turnover rates to optimize inventory management strategies and minimize carrying costs.
  • Support variance analysis to identify and address production cost discrepancies; ensure team accountability to root cause analysis and resolution.
• Internal Controls, Compliance and Risk Management:
  • Support the development and adherence of a comprehensive system of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations.
  • Support and prepare compliance reports for banking requirements and covenant testing.
  • Support all financial audits and build strong partnerships with external auditors.
  • Support all tax reporting and compliance in partnership with our external tax team.
  • Manage all entity‑level compliance and reporting for annual plans, multi‑state licenses, and PE‑level requirements.
  • Support the Company’s risk management pillar, including commercial insurance annual renewals and relations with external brokers.
  • Monitor compliance with GAAP (current and upcoming) and other applicable accounting standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional experience preferred, to ensure solid understanding of GAAP.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience in a manufacturing or food services environment.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and cost accounting principles.
• Infor VISUAL or Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) experience a plus. Proficiency with Excel required.