Accounting Manager

Confidential; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k)

Job summary

Confidential Manufacturing Co. in Austin, TX is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the financial function for a multi-entity manufacturing business serving a diverse customer base.

You will establish and implement strategies, ensure GAAP compliance, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and drive process improvements and automation.

The role requires 10+ years in accounting, a relevant degree, and experience in manufacturing; MBA/CPA/CMA are preferred.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of daily accounting processes per US GAAP.
• Forecasting and resource planning experience including people, materials, and equipment.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting consolidation across different packages.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for accounting tasks.
• 10+ years of accounting experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s in accounting or finance; MBA/CPA/CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish, communicate, and implement major financial strategies and policies within approved budgets.
• Prepare timely analyses of historical/forecasted financial data and metrics.
• Plan, direct, and control accounting and financial activities with GAAP compliance.
• Monitor budgets versus actuals monthly and guide management.
• Oversee consolidation of financial data for consolidated results.
• Assess and improve current accounting operations and implement new processes.
• Lead multi-entity accounting team and mentor staff for development.
• Drive automation, efficiency, and quality improvements.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Forecasting

Multi-entity consolidation

Excel

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

MBA/CPA/CMA preferred

10+ years accounting experience

Job description

Accounting Manager at Confidential Manufacturing Co.

WHAT WE DO

Located in Austin, TX, we are a manufacturing company for mission-critical applications serving a diverse customer base spanning aerospace & defense, energy, transportation, construction, and industrial equipment.

DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish, communicate, and implement major financial strategies, objectives, and policies for the company within approved budgetary plans and processes.
• Prepare timely and comprehensive reporting and analyses of historical/forecasted financial data (including but not limited to sales, profitability, working capital, cash, and other industry/company-specific financial metrics).
• Plan, direct, and control the company’s accounting and financial activities, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), statutory guidelines, and internal financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor approved budgets versus actual results on a monthly basis, providing guidance and assistance where needed to management.
• Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
• Assess the current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes.
• Supervise multi-entity accounting department employees including providing guidance on unusual accounting scenarios, on-the-job training for development and potential advancement, and evaluation of work performance based on established performance standards.
• Drive initiatives for automation, efficiency, and quality-improvement.

SKILLS + EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Expert knowledge of daily accounting processes and requirements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Expertise in management principles involved in strategic planning and forecasting including people, material, and equipment resource allocation; corporate and human resource policies and benefits; and production methods.
• Previous experience with multi-entity accounting consolidation of entities on different accounting software packages.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel accounting software programs.
• Skill and ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; and develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
• Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, building a strong team with the right skills in the right jobs.
• Proactive communicator who can clearly articulate results and needs across all levels of business.
• Able to establish and communicate clear priorities and influence others to support and act on those priorities.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in accounting or finance function.
• Experience with 13-week cash flow forecasting.
• Experience with inventory/cost accounting.
• Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred

COMPANY OVERVIEW

While this search is confidential, below you will find some background information on the company.

The company operates with a deep commitment to craftsmanship, transparency, and precision, offering fast lead times, hands‑on engineering support, and a collaborative approach that builds long‑term trust.

Their customers include Tier 1 and Tier 2 defense contractors, oilfield service providers, industrial automation companies, construction and infrastructure firms, and agricultural equipment manufacturers. The industries they serve are demanding, fast‑moving, and often safety‑or performance‑critical—requiring tight tolerances, fast turnarounds, and zero defects. By offering both low‑volume prototyping and scalable production, they fill a critical gap between high‑mix flexibility and repeatable quality.

Competitive Compensation starting at $115,000 + benefits + 401(k).