Accounting Manager - Manufacturing

firstPRO, Inc; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc. is recruiting an Accounting Manager in Malvern, PA.

This onsite role oversees the financial operations of a major manufacturing division with about $25 million in revenue and leads the close process, reporting, and cost accounting initiatives. The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in manufacturing accounting, deep cost and project accounting expertise, and the ability to present results to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong background in cost accounting, project accounting, inventory costing, and manufacturing financial analysis.
• Experience communicating financial results to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a major manufacturing division.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Prepare and review balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reporting, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Monitor divisional cash flow and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage project-based cost accounting, including job costing and profitability.
• Oversee inventory accounting and physical inventory processes.
• Maintain standard costing and analyze variances and manufacturing costs.
• Maintain cost data within ERP/MRP systems and provide insights.
• Develop weekly and monthly financial metrics for management.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Partner with production, purchasing, operations, and materials teams for decisions.
• Present results and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support ERP enhancements and process improvements.
• Help scale the accounting function and grow the team.

Skills

Cost accounting

Project accounting

Inventory costing

Manufacturing financial analysis

Leadership capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Malvern, PA | Onsite | $115,000-$140,000 + Bonus

We’re partnering with a well-established, manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its growing team.

The business has grown approximately 30% annually over the past two years and anticipates continued growth over the next several years. This role will oversee the financial operations of a major division representing approximately $25 million in revenue, with established customer relationships and long-term business commitments.

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing accounting professional ready to take ownership of a division’s financial performance while helping build and develop a small accounting team.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, manufacturing experience, and the confidence to communicate financial results to leadership. Initially, this is a hands-on role with significant individual contribution, with the opportunity to build out additional accounting support as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a major manufacturing division, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reporting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Monitor divisional cash flow and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Manage project-based cost accounting, including job costing, project profitability, and cost tracking.
• Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, reconciliations, and physical inventory processes.
• Maintain standard costing and analyze manufacturing variances, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, and inventory movements.
• Maintain accurate cost and expense information within the company’s ERP/MRP systems.
• Develop weekly and monthly financial and operational metrics for management.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with production, purchasing, operations, and materials teams to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
• Present financial results, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support ERP system enhancements, upgrades, implementation initiatives, and process improvements.
• Help scale the accounting function as the business grows, with the opportunity to hire and develop additional team members over the next one to two years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in cost accounting, project accounting, inventory costing, and manufacturing financial analysis.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

• A growing business: Join an organization experiencing significant expansion, with continued growth anticipated over the next several years.
• Meaningful ownership: Take responsibility for the financial operations of a major division rather than serving in a narrowly defined accounting role.
• Leadership potential: Help shape and grow the accounting team as the business expands.
• Long-term stability: Support an established business with long-standing customer relationships and significant ongoing work.
• Family-owned culture: Work in an organization where ownership values relationships, collaboration, and employee retention.
• Competitive compensation: $115,000-$140,000 base salary, plus a performance-based bonus.
• Flexible scheduling: 100% onsite in Malvern, PA, with flexibility around start and end times.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, education reimbursement, wellness programs, and career development opportunities.