Accounting Manager

Stiles Machinery; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accounting Manager at Stiles Machinery will lead the accounting operations, monthly and annual close, general ledger integrity, and financial reporting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS, while aligning with Dürr/HOMAG group practices.

You will oversee intercompany accounting, revenue, inventory and cost accounting, internal controls, audits, and SAP-driven process improvements, while coaching staff and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years of accounting leadership or supervisory experience.
• SAP FI/CO experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, inventory accounting, cost accounting, and intercompany accounting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting activities.
• Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in the correct accounting period.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and improve closing efficiencies and automation.
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee reconciliations and resolution of accounting discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Oversee revenue recognition and accounting for machine sales, service, installation, training, and parts operations.
• Manage inventory accounting, cost accounting, physical inventories, reserves, and valuation activities.
• Ensure project and WBS accounting is accurate and timely.
• Manage intercompany transactions with HOMAG/Dürr and other affiliates.
• Support consolidated reporting and intercompany variance resolution.
• Coordinate with corporate accounting on policy implementation.
• Maintain strong internal controls and segregation-of-duty standards.
• Support internal and external audits and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with tax reporting coordination.
• Lead and develop Accounts Payable function.
• Ensure invoice processing, payment authorizations, vendor management, and AP reconciliations.
• Maintain controls to prevent duplicate, unauthorized, or fraudulent payments.
• Act as SAP process owner and drive improvements with IT/business leaders.
• Support SAP training and accounting process standardization.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff.

Skills

7+ years accounting experience

2+ years accounting leadership

Analytical, problem-solving, and comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager leads the company's accounting operations, financial close processes, general ledger integrity, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS while supporting corporate reporting requirements within the Dürr/HOMAG group structure. The position oversees accounting personnel, manages intercompany accounting, inventory and cost accounting, revenue recognition, audit support, and continuous process improvement initiatives within SAP.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting activities.
• Ensure transactions are accurately recorded and reported in the appropriate accounting period.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and improve closing efficiencies and automation.

General Ledger & Accounting Operations

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee reconciliations and resolution of accounting discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and corporate reporting requirements.

Revenue, Project, Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Oversee revenue recognition and accounting for machine sales, service, installation, training, and parts operations.
• Manage inventory accounting, cost accounting, physical inventories, reserves, and valuation activities.
• Ensure project and WBS accounting is accurate and completed timely.

Intercompany & Corporate Reporting

• Manage accounting and reconciliation of transactions with HOMAG, Dürr, and other affiliated companies.
• Support consolidated reporting requirements and resolve intercompany variances.
• Coordinate with corporate accounting teams on policy implementation and reporting requirements.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Maintain strong internal controls and segregation-of-duty standards.
• Support internal and external audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Assist with federal, state, and local tax reporting requirements through coordination with internal and external resources.

Accounts Payable & Procure-to-Pay Oversight

• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable function.
• Ensure accurate invoice processing, payment authorization, vendor management, and AP reconciliations.
• Maintain controls designed to prevent duplicate, unauthorized, or fraudulent payments.

SAP & Process Improvement

• Act as a key finance process owner within SAP.
• Partner with IT and business leaders to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase automation.
• Support SAP user training and accounting process standardization.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff.
• Establish performance expectations and succession planning strategies.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and employee development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years of accounting leadership or supervisory experience.
• SAP FI/CO experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, inventory accounting, cost accounting, and intercompany accounting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing, industrial equipment, distribution, project-based, or field-service environments.
• Multinational reporting and group consolidation experience.
• Experience supporting complex ERP-driven accounting operations.

Core Competencies

• Financial and accounting expertise
• Leadership and employee development
• Ownership and accountability
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Analytical problem solving
• Process orientation and attention to detail
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to perform effectively in deadline-driven environments

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