Accounting Manager

Wilson Tool International; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Disability

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Long-term Care Insurance

Onsite Health Clinic

Job summary

Wilson Tool International is seeking an Accounting Manager for our U.S. manufacturing organization in Minnesota.

You will lead a team of 5–8 accounting professionals, oversee AP, AR, general ledger, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and partner with operations to drive accurate reporting and strong controls. The role emphasizes manufacturing cost analysis, budgeting and forecasting support, audit readiness, and cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel proficiency and analytical mindset.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP, AR, general ledger, cash transactions, reconciliations, journal entries, close processes.
• Prepare or review financial statements and variance analyses.
• Lead annual operating plan, budgets, and forecasts; analyze manufacturing costs and variances.
• Coordinate internal and external audits; ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies.

Skills

Excel skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Dynamics

Job description

Wilson Tool International is a global leader in comprehensive tooling solutions and the only provider offering punching, bending, and stamping tooling solutions under one brand. The company delivers one of the most extensive lines of tooling systems and accessories available to the manufacturing industry. Wilson Tool International serves punch press, press brake, and stamping customers and partners with innovative products and services. The organization emphasizes continuous improvement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships, creating a dynamic environment for professionals in operations, engineering, and finance. Team members benefit from working in a globally recognized company that supports professional growth and collaboration.

The Accounting Manager oversees accounting operations and financial reporting for a U.S. manufacturing organization. The role combines hands-on accounting leadership, financial planning, audit readiness, manufacturing cost analysis, and cross-functional business partnership.

• The manager leads and develops a team of 5 to 8 accounting professionalswhile fostering collaboration across departments.
• Accounting and Reporting: The position manages AP, AR, general ledger activity, cash transactions, reconciliations, journal entries, internal controls, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. It also prepares or reviews financial statements, reporting packages, variance analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Planning and Manufacturing Finance: The role leads Accounting support for the Annual Operating Plan, contributes to budgets and forecasts, monitors actual performance against plans, and provides financial analysis for decision-making. It also supports analysis of manufacturing costs, labor, overhead, inventory, scrap, productivity, and operational variances.
• Controls and Leadership: Responsibilities include overseeing banking and cash management, coordinating external and internal audits, maintaining compliance with United States generally accepted accounting principles and company requirements, and improving controls and documentation.

Qualifications and Success Measures

• Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field,
• 7 or more years of progressive accounting experience
• 5 or more years leading or developing an accounting team, strong Excel skills, financial analysis experience, and knowledge of United States generally accepted accounting principles.
• Preferred background includes manufacturing, inventory or cost accounting, enterprise resource planning systems (SAP, Dynamics), audits, and Annual Operating Plan development. Success is defined by reliable reporting, effective planning, strong controls, successful audits, meaningful financial insight, cross-functional partnerships, continuous improvement, and a capable accounting team.

Wilson Tool provides a full suite of benefits to include

• medical
• dental
• disability
• life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• an onsite health clinic and physical therapist at no cost to the employee or family members who are on the medical plan.

Looking for a professional who is interested in learning, highly engaged, partners with leaders and other departments, and develops staff. Our engagement survey showed that 91% of our employees plan to be here 1 year from now!