Accounting Manager

Virginia Transformer Corp; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Full benefits package

Job summary

Virginia Transformer Corp, located in Roanoke, Virginia, is hiring an Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations and ensure financial integrity. This pivotal role offers exposure to senior leadership and the chance to enhance accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, ideally a CPA, and 5-10 years of experience in progressive accounting roles. This position promises competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes.

Skills

GAAP compliance

Team management

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again. We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective because the opportunities ahead demand people who can perform at a high level, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and help us scale with excellence.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to make an impact — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned manufacturer of power transformers in North America and employs 5,800 people across operations in the U.S., Mexico, and India. As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity. We design and build premium-quality power transformers for utility, industrial, renewable, and mission-critical applications, helping secure the U.S. electric grid and power the world’s growing infrastructure needs.

Position Overview

Virginia Transformer Corp is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and support the financial integrity of a rapidly growing, multi-site manufacturing organization. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting activities, ensure compliance with GAAP, and partner closely with finance and operations leadership to drive accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across the business.

This is a high-impact role offering visibility to senior leadership and the opportunity to help build and enhance accounting processes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and close procedures
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, variance reports, and supporting schedules
• Partner with Finance leadership on P&L analysis, cost tracking, and operational reporting
• Provide insights into cost drivers, margins, and business performance to support decision-making
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Establish clear performance expectations and drive accountability across the team
• Foster a culture of accuracy, urgency, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards
• Support internal and external audit activities
• Maintain documentation, reconciliations, and processes to ensure audit readiness

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and other business leaders to improve financial workflows
• Support ERP and system enhancements as needed to scale the accounting function

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing, mentoring, or developing a team
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing or industrial accounting experience strongly preferred
• Cost accounting or plant accounting exposure
• Experience supporting multi-site or global operations
• Experience in a high-growth or evolving organization

Why Virginia Transformer

• Industry leader in power and energy infrastructure
• Rapid growth supporting data centers, utilities, and renewable energy
• High-visibility role with direct impact on business performance
• Opportunity to build, improve, and scale accounting processes in a growing organization
• Competitive base salary, performance bonus, and full benefits package