Accounting Manager

Michael Page; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10-20%

Additional benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a Farmington, NH-based manufacturing company to hire an Accounting Manager who will lead day-to-day accounting operations, manage the monthly close, and drive cost accounting initiatives. The role supervises two junior staff, partners with Operations, and reports to the VP of Finance while helping with budgeting, financial planning, and process improvements.

Requirements include 3–6 years in finance, manufacturing/cost accounting background, and NetSuite or

Qualifications

• Must have 3–6 years of finance and accounting experience.
• Must have manufacturing and cost accounting background.
• Experience managing the general ledger and monthly close.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries with accurate general ledger activity.
• Perform account reconciliations and GAAP compliance.
• Maintain documentation supporting financial reporting and audits.
• Manage inventory valuation and BOM-related cost analysis.
• Partner with Operations to improve inventory accuracy and costs.
• Oversee cash management, AP/AR, and banking activity.
• Coordinate audits, tax reporting, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, HR, and leadership on budgeting and planning.

Skills

Manufacturing cost accounting

General ledger management

Financial analysis

Accounting close

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

The client we are working with is an exciting, fast-growing manufacturing and production company based in Farmington (near Concord), NH. they are looking for an Accounting Manager to help run the day to day operations of the accounting team, as well as lead the monthly close and cost accounting.

The client are a fast growing family run business, that have been a big name in the industry for a number of years. They are an industrial (components) manufacturer and are looking for an Accounting Manager to join the finance team. They will be supervising 2 junior members in the role, and will report directly into the VP, Finance. The role will focus on cost accounting, financial close, cash management and assisting the VP with the financial analysis/planning for the business.

Description

The successful Accounting Manager will:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining accurate general ledger activity
• Perform account reconciliations, research discrepancies, and ensure GAAP compliance
• Maintain documentation supporting financial reporting and audit readiness

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Manage inventory valuation using average or standard costing methodologies
• Analyze inventory transactions and prepare related adjusting entries
• Partner with Operations to improve physical inventory accuracy
• Support Bills of Material (BOMs), labor routings, outsourced processing, scrap reporting, and manufacturing cost analysis
• Analyze material, labor, overhead, and departmental spending variances to improve profitability

Cash Management

• Oversee daily cash activity including accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Monitor banking activity and perform cash reconciliations
• Manage invoicing, collections, vendor setup, payment processing, and aging analysis

Capital Assets & Compliance

• Lead fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure tracking
• Coordinate financial data for annual audits and tax reporting
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Business Partnership

• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, HR, and executive leadership
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
• Document and improve accounting workflows and ERP processes
• Serve as the finance team's ERP subject matter expert for financial transactions and reporting

Profile

The successful Accounting Manager will:

• Have approximately 3-6 years of experience in finance and accounting
• MUST have working experience within the manufacturing and production industry (raw materials into parts/components)
• MUST have a strong manufacturing and cost accounting background
• Prior experience managing the general ledger and monthly close process
• Accounting and Finance degree and qualifications (desirable)
• Prior working knowledge of NetSuite or a similar ERP system
• MUST have a high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Job Offer

• $70,000 - $90,000
• Bonus (10-20%) - based on personal and company performance
• Additional benefits

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.