Accounting Manager

gpac; Waverly (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is recruiting a hands-on Finance & Accounting Manager for a growing manufacturing organization in Missouri. The role oversees day-to-day financial operations and delivers leadership with the financial information needed to make sound business decisions.

Responsibilities include leading the close, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and cost analysis of manufacturing activities. The ideal candidate holds a CPA (preferred) and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting background.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the accounting function, including general ledger, payables, receivables, reconciliations, and fixed assets.
• Own the month-end close process and prepare accurate financial reporting for management.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial models.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, margins, variances, and operating results to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with operations and leadership to evaluate performance, profitability, KPIs, and business decisions.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP and applicable requirements.
• Oversee banking activities, cash management, and other financial transactions.
• Identify ways to improve accounting processes, reporting, systems, and overall efficiency.
• Lead and develop accounting personnel while working closely with other departments.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Leadership

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP software

Advanced Excel

Job description

Finance & Accounting Manager

A growing manufacturing organization is looking for a hands-on Finance & Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations and provide leadership with the financial information needed to make sound business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the accounting function, including general ledger, payables, receivables, reconciliations, and fixed assets.
• Own the month-end close process and prepare accurate financial reporting for management.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial models.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, margins, variances, and operating results to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with operations and leadership to evaluate performance, profitability, KPIs, and business decisions.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP and applicable requirements.
• Oversee banking activities, cash management, and other financial transactions.
• Identify ways to improve accounting processes, reporting, systems, and overall efficiency.
• Lead and develop accounting personnel while working closely with other departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance with a CPA preference.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and cost accounting.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to understand both financial and operational aspects of a manufacturing environment.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction and without the need for current or future sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.