Finance Accounting Manager

Whitefish Search Partners; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitefish Search Partners is seeking a Finance Accounting Manager in Watertown, South Dakota. This role involves overseeing financial operations, managing accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and preparing financial reports such as income statements and forecasts. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting expertise and analytical skills, contributing significantly to budgeting and cost-saving initiatives. A collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment is crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Requires strong accounting knowledge and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively are essential.
• Experience in financial reporting and operations is important.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core financial operations including cash handling and sales reconciliation.
• Manage accounts payable, invoicing, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Prepare key financial reports and contribute to budgeting and variance analysis.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Our client, a manufacturing company is looking to hire a Finance Accounting Manager. The Finance & Accounting Manager oversees core financial operations, including accurate handling of cash receipts, deposits, and daily sales reconciliation. The role manages accounts payable, invoicing, accounts receivable, and payroll while maintaining organized financial records and supporting general administrative needs.

This position prepares key financial reports—income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and forecasts—and contributes to budgeting, spending tracking, and variance analysis. It also supports leadership by generating reports for strategic reviews and conducting financial analysis to identify trends, cost‑saving opportunities, and operational improvements.

The manager helps drive process enhancements across financial systems, supports cash flow monitoring and working‑capital decisions, and performs additional finance‑related projects as assigned by senior leadership. Success in the role requires strong accounting knowledge, analytical ability, attention to detail, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.