Accounting Manager

Pathway-Talent-Partners; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathway Talent Partners, LLC is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to recruit an Accounting Manager who will lead the accounting function and drive accuracy and timeliness of financial information.

The role covers month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, partnering with operations to understand costs and opportunities. This hands-on leader will shape processes and support audits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership of an accounting team.
• Strong background in general accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or similar operational environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial process improvements.
• Experience supporting financial audits.
• CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team with clear expectations.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, reconciliations.
• Own month-end and year-end close processes ensuring timely results.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, planning, and financial analysis.
• Partner with operational leaders to understand manufacturing costs and trends.
• Maintain strong accounting controls and support audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems.
• Serve as a hands-on financial partner to leaders across the organization.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Budgeting & forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA or progress toward CPA

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Accounting Manager

Location: North St. Paul, MN

Salary: $100k-$125K

Position Summary

Pathway Talent Partners is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Accounting Manager.The Accounting Manager will lead key areas of the accounting function and support the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial information across the organization. Responsibilities will span month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, transactional accounting, financial reporting, and analysis.

This individual will also contribute to budgeting, forecasting, planning, and audit-related activities while partnering with leaders across the business to provide meaningful financial insight and support decision-making.This is a visible, hands-on role well suited for an accounting professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with broader business partnership. Manufacturing experience and the ability to work effectively across functions will be valuable in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals, creating clear expectations and strong accountability.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, reconciliations, cash activity, and financial reporting.
• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial results.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and ongoing analysis of business performance.
• Partner with operational leaders to understand manufacturing costs, trends, and areas of opportunity.
• Maintain strong accounting controls and support audit and compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen processes, improve efficiency, and enhance accounting systems.
• Serve as a hands-on financial partner to leaders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated experience leading and developing an accounting team.
• Strong background in general accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and strong Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or a similar operational environment.
• Exposure to cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing-related financial analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial process or systems improvements.
• Experience supporting financial audits.
• CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus.