Accounting Manager - AI-Driven Close Leader (Hybrid)

Baileigh Industrial Inc.; La Vergne (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonuses

Comprehensive benefits from Day 1

Career development opportunities

Team celebrations

Job summary

JPW Industries, a leader in woodworking and metalworking machinery, is seeking an Accounting Manager in La Vergne, TN. You will own the close, consolidate globally, and provide clear financial insights to executives and the Board.

You will lead a team, implement AI-driven processes, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal controls. MBA or MAcc are a plus, and experience in manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; MBA or MAcc a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, or retail.
• Experience leading, developing, and mentoring an accounting team.
• Strong ownership of month-end and year-end close timelines and continuous improvement.
• Experience with US GAAP financial statements and disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including consolidation with international entities.
• Deliver US GAAP financial statements and executive/Board reporting.
• Research, document, and apply technical accounting matters; coordinate with external audit and tax teams.
• Build an AI-enabled accounting team and automate processes to strengthen controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

AI tools usage

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA or MAcc a plus

Tools

SAP

Claude AI tool

Workday Adaptive

Prophix

Workiva

Power BI

Alteryx

Avalara

Job description

JPW Industries, a leader in woodworking and metalworking machinery, is seeking an Accounting Manager in La Vergne, TN. You will own the close, consolidate globally, and provide clear financial insights to executives and the Board.

You will lead a team, implement AI-driven processes, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal controls. MBA or MAcc are a plus, and experience in manufacturing is preferred.