Accounting Manager - Manufacturing

NorthPoint Search Group; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group partners with a well-established Buford, GA manufacturing company to fill an Accounting Manager role that will lead day-to-day accounting, partner with operations, and drive profitability.

Ideal candidate has a manufacturing accounting background including cost accounting, managerial accounting, inventory, job costing, and WIP; experience with a custom fabrication or discrete manufacturing environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience with manufacturing focus.
• Experience with cost accounting and managerial accounting.
• Inventory, job costing, and WIP management experience.
• Epicor ERP experience preferred.
• Hands-on leadership with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, cash management, and close.
• Manage manufacturing accounting activities: inventory, job costing, cost analysis, and reporting with operations.
• Develop and improve accounting processes and internal controls; provide financial insight for decisions.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Cost accounting

Managerial accounting

Inventory management

Job costing

WIP management

Analytical ability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Accounting Manager – Manufacturing

Buford, GA | $80,000–$100,000

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established $25 million custom fabrication and manufacturing company seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead its day-to-day accounting function. This is a hands‑on opportunity for a manufacturing accounting professional who enjoys partnering with operations, improving processes, and contributing to the long‑term success of the business. The company is actively engaged in succession planning and is looking for someone who wants to grow with the organization.

Position Overview

This is not a traditional corporate accounting role. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing accounting, including cost accounting, managerial accounting, inventory, job costing, and work‑in‑process (WIP). Experience supporting a custom fabrication or discrete manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and month‑end close.

• Manage manufacturing accounting activities, including inventory, job costing, cost analysis, and financial reporting while partnering with operations to improve profitability and business performance.

• Develop and improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and provide financial insight to support strategic decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

• 10+ years of accounting experience with a strong manufacturing background.

• Extensive experience in cost accounting and managerial accounting.

• Experience with Epicor ERP is strongly preferred.

• Hands‑on leadership style with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $80,000–$100,000

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable manufacturing company where your expertise will play a key role in the company's continued growth and future leadership plans.