Accounting Manager

CFS; Town of Merton (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, a long-established Wisconsin manufacturing company, seeks an Accounting Manager to own day-to-day accounting operations and partner with leadership on financial information and decisions.

You will lead general ledger activity, close processes, inventory and manufacturing accounting, and drive improvements in reporting and controls. This hands-on role offers visibility across the organization and room to grow within a family-owned heritage.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close and general ledger accounting.
• Leadership skills to manage and improve an accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, incl. GL activity, reconciliations, journal entries, and close.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports with accurate information.
• Oversee accounting processes related to inventory, manufacturing operations, AP, and AR.
• Partner with leadership to analyze results, identify trends, and support decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, controls, and reporting; own special projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Month-end close

General ledger accounting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MBA or CPA welcomed

Job description

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Our client is a

• Join a company that has staying power: Our client has been family-owned since its beginnings in 1898 and has continued to grow into an innovative manufacturer serving customers across a variety of industries.
• Own the accounting function: This Accounting Manager role gives you meaningful responsibility over the day-to-day accounting operation while partnering with leadership on financial information and business decisions.
• Work in a highly innovative environment: Our client has built its reputation around developing new products, polymers, resins, coatings, and chemical solutions—so you aren't walking into a stagnant manufacturing environment.
• Make your mark: This is a hands-on Accounting Manager opportunity where your ideas and expertise can directly improve processes, reporting, and the overall accounting operation.
• Be part of a close-knit team: Work for an organization that describes itself as a community and puts a strong emphasis on its employees, innovation, and solving problems for customers.
• Room to grow: As the organization continues to evolve, the Accounting Manager will have the opportunity to take on new challenges and expand their impact across the business.

Salary: $120,000-$140,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Our client is a family-owned, well-established manufacturing organization with more than 125 years of history and a reputation built on innovation, quality, and taking care of its customers. This is an opportunity to step into a key Accounting Manager position where you can have visibility across the organization, work closely with leadership, and make a real impact on the accounting function.

• Join a company that has staying power: Our client has been family-owned since its beginnings in 1898 and has continued to grow into an innovative manufacturer serving customers across a variety of industries.
• Own the accounting function: This Accounting Manager role gives you meaningful responsibility over the day-to-day accounting operation while partnering with leadership on financial information and business decisions.
• Work in a highly innovative environment: Our client has built its reputation around developing new products, polymers, resins, coatings, and chemical solutions—so you aren't walking into a stagnant manufacturing environment.
• Make your mark: This is a hands-on Accounting Manager opportunity where your ideas and expertise can directly improve processes, reporting, and the overall accounting operation.
• Be part of a close-knit team: Work for an organization that describes itself as a community and puts a strong emphasis on its employees, innovation, and solving problems for customers.
• Room to grow: As the organization continues to evolve, the Accounting Manager will have the opportunity to take on new challenges and expand their impact across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end/year-end close.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports while ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
• Oversee accounting processes related to inventory, manufacturing operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other key areas.
• Partner with leadership and operational teams to analyze financial results, identify trends, and support business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, controls, and reporting while taking ownership of special projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; MBA or CPA Welcomed
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting, with the leadership skills to manage and improve an accounting function.

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