Accounting Manager

E.R. Jahna Industries; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

E.R. Jahna Industries in Florida seeks a seasoned finance leader to oversee all financial and accounting functions across industrial operations.

The ideal candidate will manage cost accounting, inventory control, financial reporting, budgeting, and audits, while guiding a accounting staff and ensuring GAAP compliance. You will analyze production costs, ROI for capital projects, and drive cost-saving initiatives, working with operations and engineering to improve asset utilization and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA/CMA preferred.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience with supervisory experience.
• Strong cost accounting, inventory, and ROI analysis capabilities.
• Proficient with ERP systems, especially Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and month-end close; ensure GAAP compliance.
• Manage cost accounting, inventory valuation, and asset management.
• Analyze production costs, margins, and efficiency; identify savings opportunities.
• Perform ROI analyses on capital expenditures and strategic projects.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, audits, and internal controls; mentor staff.
• Collaborate with plant managers and operations to improve cost-control practices.
• Coordinate with auditors and external consultants during reviews.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP & financial reporting

ERP systems

Inventory control

ROI analysis

Leadership & staff management

Excel (advanced)

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This salaried position will oversee all financial and accounting functions for our business operations. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory control, and financial reporting within an industrial, mining, or manufacturing environment. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting, operational cost analysis, and regulatory compliance. This position will supervise accounting staff, support budgeting and auditing activities, analyze production and operational efficiency, and track return on investment (ROI) for capital expenditures and key initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Actively Promote E.R. Jahna’s Core Standards of Safety, People, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SPQDC).
• Use the well-established Jahna DDS (Daily Directional Setting) Meetings along with the fundamentals of our SPQDC culture to manage all aspects of the daily business.
• Maintain a safe working environment, utilize safe working practices, and ensure all safety notification & reporting processes are in place.
• Provide coaching, motivation, leadership, and support to ensure the development of a high-performance team while managing personnel issues.
• Develop action plans and measures to meet and/or exceed budgeted goals.
• Manage personnel issues to include hiring, training, development, morale, and terminations.
• Ability to work with all levels of the workforce (Hourly, Plant, Area, and Senior Management) to achieve organizational goals.
• Work ethically, practice good business judgment, and conform to all state and federal laws as well as follow and enforce all E.R. Jahna’s standards and policies.
• Promote and support E.R. Jahna’s active community business partnerships.

Key Job Duties

• Oversee daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll coordination, and fixed asset management.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes; prepare and review financial statements for accuracy and compliance with GAAP and company standards.
• Maintain and analyze cost accounting records for mining production, equipment utilization, and inventory valuation.
• Monitor, track, and analyze production costs, profit margins, and operational efficiency; identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform ROI analysis on capital expenditures, equipment purchases, and strategic projects to assess financial viability and payback periods.
• Track and report ROI performance over time, collaborating with operations and engineering teams to optimize asset use and investment outcomes.
• Collaborate with plant managers and operations teams to gather financial data and improve cost-control practices.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes, providing variance analyses and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations, including tax filings and reporting.
• Develop and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures aligned with industry best practices.
• Coordinate with external auditors and consultants during audits and financial reviews.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff to support a high-performance finance team.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required (CPA, CMA, or Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (preferably in mining, construction, manufacturing, or a related industry) with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and asset management.
• Experience in cost accounting and ROI analysis in a mining, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and ERP platforms, including Microsoft Dynamics 365, as well as Microsoft Office products.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Strong analytical thinking and business insight, especially related to capital investment and asset utilization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Must be able to work productively as part of a team.
• Ability to interpret data, perform detailed analyses, and present findings and conclusions to senior management.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This position will work with and report to the Director of Finance.