Client Opening - Accounting Manager

Corrigan Krause; North Royalton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrigan Krause is searching for a permanent Accounting Manager located in North Royalton, Ohio. The successful candidate will oversee general ledger activities and ensure accurate financial reporting while partnering with operations for cost accounting.

The ideal candidate brings extensive accounting experience, especially in manufacturing, along with a strong technical foundation in GAAP. This opportunity also involves leading a team and enhancing financial processes in a mission-driven company.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with ERP implementation and web-based accounting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all general ledger activity, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Partner with operations to ensure accurate cost accounting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Manufacturing accounting

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Variance and trend analysis

Accounting Seed proficiency

Salesforce.com experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Salesforce.com

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Corrigan Krause is assisting their client in the search for a permanent Accounting Manager located in North Royalton, Ohio. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, manufacturing industry experience, and a passion for process improvement and technology. This position is both hands‑on and strategic, supporting day‑to‑day accounting while helping drive long‑term operations.

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Accounting & Close

• Oversee all general ledger activity, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review financial statements, key performance indicators (KPIs), and management reporting packages.
• Perform variance, trend, and ad hoc financial analysis to support decision‑making and improve financial performance.

Technology

• Strong affinity for systems, software applications, and process improvement, with the ability to quickly learn, adopt, and optimize new technologies.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Proactive technology user who can become a systems “power user” and internal resource/trainer over time.
• Experience with Salesforce.com (SFDC) and Accounting Seed preferred.

Manufacturing & Operational Finance

• Partner with operations to ensure accurate cost accounting, including inventory, work‑in‑process (WIP), and job costing.
• Analyze production costs, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption to improve gross margins and operational performance.
• Monitor and evaluate margin performance by product line, project, and customer.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and enhance internal controls to ensure financial accuracy, asset protection, and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, tax requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Tax & External Coordination

• Oversee tax compliance (income, sales/use, and other filings) in coordination with external advisors.
• Manage relationships with external CPA firms, including financial statement reviews/audits and timely resolution of findings.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff; establish accountability, cross‑training, and team scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience with accounting systems and process improvement; ERP implementation or similar.
• Experience working with web‑based accounting platforms such as Accounting Seed and Salesforce or similar systems.
• Ability to take and pass a background check.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to play a key role in modernizing and scaling the finance function.
• Work directly with senior leadership in a visible and impactful position.
• Join a mission‑driven company focused on environmental protection and sustainability.