Accounting Manager

CFS; Town of Hartland (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, a family‑owned manufacturing company with a rich history, is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the close process, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting. This role will collaborate with leadership to drive process improvements and enhance internal controls across all accounting functions.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing; CPA or CMA is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, manufacturing preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Assist with annual audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls across accounting functions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Review and approve accounting and HR-related transactions and documentation.
• Support budgeting, reporting, and special financial projects.
• Partner with leadership to improve financial and operational performance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA strongly preferred

Job description

Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 base salary

A rare opportunity for an Accounting Manager to join a highly successful, family‑owned manufacturing company with more than 125 years of history. With approximately $60 million in annual revenue and two manufacturing facilities, this organization has remained privately owned and has never been sold or acquired.

Why Join this Company?

• Well‑established, financially stable manufacturer with a long history of success
• Family‑owned company with a strong teamwork‑oriented culture
• Supportive leadership and a highly respected Corporate Controller
• Company picnics, outings, and employee events throughout the year
• Collaborative and family‑focused work environment
• Opportunity to make a visible impact through process improvements and operational enhancements

Key Responsibilities Of The Accounting Manager

• Lead the month‑end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and accounting best practices
• Assist with annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls across accounting functions
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Review and approve accounting and HR‑related transactions and documentation
• Support budgeting, reporting, and special financial projects
• Partner with leadership to improve financial and operational performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, manufacturing preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls

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