Accounting Manager - 27717

iMPact Business Group; Grand Rapids (MI); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

iMPact Business Group is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple sites. Reporting to the Finance Controller, this role supervises a Staff Accountant and AP/AR Specialists while partnering with plant leadership, department managers, and corporate finance.

You will own the close process, strengthen accounting controls, support financial planning, and develop the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and at least 5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience managing accounting operations and supervising accounting personnel.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software; handling GL, AP/AR, tooling, fixed assets, and capital budgeting.
• Analytical, organized, and proactive communicator focused on improving processes.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate monthly close across locations, including centralized postings, reconciliations, and closing checklists.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reports to corporate finance, investigate discrepancies, and support year-end accounting requirements.
• Direct general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable activities.
• Oversee tooling, fixed asset, and capital expenditure accounting while supporting capital budget management.
• Maintain GAAP compliance, applicable regulations, and company accounting policies.
• Prepare audit support, respond to auditor requests, and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with plant and department leaders on budgets, forecasts, and financial planning.
• Interpret financial results to support operational decisions and contribute to special financial projects.
• Coach and develop accounting staff, set clear expectations, and provide training.
• Improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency by standardizing accounting processes across sites.

Connaissances

Staff supervision

Coaching and development

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

Budgeting

Forecasting

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

General ledger

Description du poste

Our client is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple sites. Reporting to the Finance Controller, this role supervises a Staff Accountant and AP/AR Specialists while partnering with plant leadership, department managers, and corporate finance. You will own the close process, strengthen accounting controls, support financial planning, and develop the accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly close across locations, including centralized postings, reconciliations, and closing checklists.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reports to corporate finance, investigate discrepancies, and support year-end accounting requirements.
• Direct general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable activities.
• Oversee tooling, fixed asset, and capital expenditure accounting while supporting capital budget management.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, applicable regulations, and company accounting policies.
• Prepare audit support, respond to auditor requests, and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with plant and department leaders on budgets, forecasts, and financial planning.
• Interpret financial results to support operational decisions and contribute to special financial projects.
• Coach and develop accounting staff, set clear expectations, and provide training.
• Improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency by standardizing accounting processes across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least 5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience managing accounting operations and supervising, coaching, and developing accounting personnel.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, with knowledge of general ledger, AP/AR, tooling, fixed assets, and capital budgeting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a proactive approach to improving processes, collaborating across departments, and meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting accounting operations across multiple sites.

Titles Encouraged to Apply

• Senior Accountant with supervisory experience