Accounting Manager: Lead ERP & Process Automation

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations across multiple entities, including general ledger, AP/AR, inventory, and cost accounting.

You will drive month-end close, improve financial visibility, and partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and executives to shape the finance function. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing teams, and leads automation and ERP optimization initiatives to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• CPA, CMA, MBA or equivalent advanced credential preferred.
• Manufacturing, distribution, multi-entity, or international business experience.
• Experience with ERP implementations, process automation, and business intelligence/reporting tools.
• Experience supporting audits, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR and collections, fixed assets, inventory and cost accounting.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reports.
• Lead inventory and cost accounting activities, including standard costing and variance analysis; maintain product costing methodologies.
• Oversee working capital activities: AP, AR, credit, collections, billing, and cash application; monitor aging and cash management.
• Drive continuous improvement and ERP optimization; identify opportunities to automate processes and improve ERP utilization.
• Support audits, tax reporting, lender reporting, and regulatory requirements; strengthen internal controls and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Month-end close

ERP optimization

Process improvement

Internal controls

MS Excel

Multi-entity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel (advanced)

Job description

Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations across multiple entities, including general ledger, AP/AR, inventory, and cost accounting.

You will drive month-end close, improve financial visibility, and partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and executives to shape the finance function. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing teams, and leads automation and ERP optimization initiatives to improve