Accounting Manager

CPS Inc.; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations in a manufacturing environment, leading month-end and year-end closes, managing the general ledger, inventory and cost accounting, and ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

You will collaborate with finance leadership and plant management to improve processes, provide timely financial information, support budgeting and forecasting, and mentor the accounting staff while driving continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls experience.
• Experience with month/year-end closes and cost/inventory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal control effectiveness.
• Oversee inventory costing, variances, and obsolescence.
• Support audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Lead process improvements and staff development.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Collaborate with operations to review manufacturing costs and performance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month/Year-end close

General ledger

Inventory & cost accounting

Audits

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

Accounting Manager Job Description – Manufacturing Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting within a manufacturing environment. This individual will lead the month-end and year-end close processes, oversee general ledger accounting, manage inventory and cost accounting activities, and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls. The Accounting Manager will work closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes, support operational performance, and provide timely financial information to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and fixed assets.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), finished goods, inventory reserves, and obsolescence analysis.
• Manage cost accounting activities, including standard costing, labor and overhead allocations, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Analyze material usage, labor efficiency, purchase price, and production variances to identify discrepancies and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with operations and plant management to review manufacturing costs, inventory movements, and production performance.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, providing required documentation and resolving audit findings.
• Establish, maintain, and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, capital expenditure tracking, depreciation, and construction-in-progress balances.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and other financial planning activities in collaboration with finance leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support ERP system enhancements, accounting system implementations, and other finance-related projects.

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