Accounting Manager

CFS; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Profit sharing

Flexible scheduling

Competitive benefits

Career growth

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Accounting Manager in Mequon, Wisconsin, to lead a skilled accounting team and own the close process. You will oversee GL, AP, AR, and reconciliations, while delivering timely financial statements and robust management reporting.

You will partner with operations to analyze costs, inventory, and margins, driving process improvements and stronger financial controls. A leadership role with hands-on involvement awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Lead the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, management reporting, and financial analysis.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and variance analysis while providing financial insights to leadership.
• Partner with manufacturing and operational leaders to analyze costs, inventory, margins, and overall business performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while improving processes, controls, and efficiency across the department.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Our client is a well-established, employee-owned manufacturing organization with years of success and a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and customer service. This

• Join a 100% employee-owned organization where employees share in the company's success through an ESOP and profit-sharing program.
• Work for a company with a long history of manufacturing innovative conveyor, filtration, and chip-processing solutions for customers across a variety of industries.
• Partner with leadership and operations to improve financial reporting, processes, and business performance.
• Lead and develop a talented accounting team while maintaining hands-on involvement in day-to-day accounting operations.
• Enjoy a collaborative, employee-focused culture with flexible scheduling, work/life balance, competitive benefits, and long-term career growth.

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 + Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Our client is a well-established, employee-owned manufacturing organization with years of success and a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and customer service. This Accounting Manager position offers the opportunity to take a leadership role within the accounting function and make a meaningful impact on the financial operations of the business.

• Join a 100% employee-owned organization where employees share in the company's success through an ESOP and profit-sharing program.
• Work for a company with a long history of manufacturing innovative conveyor, filtration, and chip-processing solutions for customers across a variety of industries.
• Partner with leadership and operations to improve financial reporting, processes, and business performance.
• Lead and develop a talented accounting team while maintaining hands-on involvement in day-to-day accounting operations.
• Enjoy a collaborative, employee-focused culture with flexible scheduling, work/life balance, competitive benefits, and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Lead the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, management reporting, and financial analysis.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and variance analysis while providing financial insights to leadership.
• Partner with manufacturing and operational leaders to analyze costs, inventory, margins, and overall business performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while improving processes, controls, and efficiency across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.