Accounting Manager

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

Job summary

CFS in Wisconsin is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end close, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain GAAP compliance in a privately held manufacturing environment.

With a strong focus on internal controls and process improvements, the role partners with leadership to drive budgeting, audits, and financial projects, while supporting a collaborative, family-owned culture.

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

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 accuracyReview 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