Accounting Manager - Manufacturing Finance & Strategy

Wilson Tool Canada; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Tool Canada is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day U.S. manufacturing accounting operations, including AP, AR, GL, month-end close, and financial reporting.

You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance to provide actionable insights and drive continuous improvement. The role requires a hands-on leadership approach in a fast-paced environment, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a focus on controls and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading, supervising, or developing an accounting team.
• Experience overseeing general accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to identify trends, investigate variances, and communicate financial information effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting activities for the U.S. business.
• Lead and provide direction for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Oversee cash receipts, cash disbursements, invoicing, collections, and vendor payments.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Review journal entries, accruals, account activity, and adjustments.
• Ensure accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls are consistently followed.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, controls, and automation.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Establish and maintain an effective close calendar and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare and/or review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Perform and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual or aged items.
• Review financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and significant variances.
• Prepare and support monthly financial and management reporting.
• Analyze actual results compared to prior periods, budget, forecast, and AOP.
• Partner with Finance leadership on reporting requirements, special projects, and financial analysis.
• Lead and coordinate the Accounting function's support of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process.
• Partner with department leaders to develop annual budgets and financial plans.
• Assist with revenue, expense, labor, capital expenditure, and other operating budget preparation for the U.S. business.
• Consolidate and analyze departmental budget submissions.
• Monitor actual performance against AOP and provide ongoing variance analysis.
• Support monthly and quarterly forecasting and identify changes that may impact financial performance.
• Provide leaders with financial information and analysis to support informed decision-making.
• Assist with long-range financial planning and financial modeling as needed.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or progress toward CPA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Wilson Tool Canada is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day U.S. manufacturing accounting operations, including AP, AR, GL, month-end close, and financial reporting.

You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance to provide actionable insights and drive continuous improvement. The role requires a hands-on leadership approach in a fast-paced environment, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a focus on controls and process optimization.