Accounting Manager

Randstad USA; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting and cost management at a specialty materials site serving aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial sectors. The role partners with plant operations to drive GAAP-compliant month-end close and cost optimization.

Based near MSP area, this onsite role offers opportunities for process improvements and a team of 3. Salary is 110k–130k with bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA preferred or MBA is an advantage.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Proficient in Excel for financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly closing cycle and ensure accurate GL and reconciliations.
• Manage product costing, direct labor/overhead rates, and PPV tracking.
• Conduct variance analyses and present findings to site leadership.
• Support budgeting, CapEx tracking, and cash flow performance.
• Collaborate with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support audits and drive process improvements.

Skills

5+ years experience

Manufacturing accounting

US GAAP

Excel

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

MBA/MS in Accounting

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Seeking a high-caliber Manufacturing Operations Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting and accounting operations for a specialty materials manufacturing site - applications across aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial sectors. With annual revenue around $60-70M, this is bolt-on is well run yet there is plenty of opportunity for optimization.

The Account Manager will oversee site-level general accounting, financial reporting, and cost management. This role acts as a strategic financial partner to plant operations, ensuring US GAAP compliance while driving variance analysis, forecasting accuracy, and operational cost-optimization efforts.

Reports to the site Controller (f/a leader) and a has a team of 3. The company is based South of MSP area about 30-45 minutes and they do offer some flexibility, but are primarily onsite. The portco HQ is out East.

Responsibilities

• Financial Close & Ledger Management: Lead the monthly closing cycle, prepare and review complex journal entries, and ensure complete accuracy across all general ledger accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Cost Accounting & Inventory Oversight: Manage product costing procedures, direct labor/overhead absorption rates, standard cost updates, purchase price variance (PPV) tracking, cycle count oversight, and inventory valuation policies.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Conduct detailed monthly Forecast vs. Actual variance analyses for all P&L and Balance Sheet accounts, presenting key drivers and operational metrics to site leadership.
• Budgeting & Capital Management: Partner with leadership during the annual budgeting process, maintain ongoing financial forecasts, and track site Capital Expenditure (CapEx) spending and cash flow performance.
• Cross-Functional Expense Optimization: Collaborate with plant operations, supply chain, and engineering to analyze expenses, identify efficiency opportunities, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Audit & Continuous Improvement: Support internal/external audit requirements and proactively identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and forecasting workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Cost Accounting Expertise: Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, inventory control, standard costing, and direct variance analysis.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Systems & Tools: High proficiency in advanced Excel (financial modeling, large dataset analysis); experience with enterprise ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Soft Skills: Collaborative team player capable of working across functional lines and clearly translating financial data into operational insights.

Education & Certifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Preferred: CPA certification, MBA, or Master’s in Accounting (MSA).

This is a good role in a good company that will provide a good balance of challenge, opportunity, and reward.

Salary is commensurate of exp, but 110-130k is their sweet spot. Could be higher for the right person/profile. Bonus, benefits, and windfall payout potential.