Lead Accountant

Swim Recruiting; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Maternity leave

Job summary

SWIM Recruiting seeks an experienced Lead Accountant for a fully remote 16-month maternity leave coverage in a technology and manufacturing-focused organization. The role emphasizes manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

You will lead month-end close, supervise junior staff, ensure internal controls, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive process improvements while maintaining accurate general ledger records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or related field).
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong foundation in general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Proven ability to lead activities, train junior staff, and collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support month-end close, financial statements, and audits.
• Manage general ledger activities and investigate discrepancies.
• Apply cost accounting principles (standard costing, variance analysis, inventory costing).
• Provide guidance to team and drive process improvements across accounting functions.

Skills

Manufacturing cost accounting

General ledger

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Leadership

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Lead Accountant to join an innovative and growing organization in the technology and manufacturing sector! Fully REMOTE position with a dynamic company. Great opportunity for someone with strong manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, and financial reporting experience. 16-month maternity leave coverage. Competitive salary of $80,000 to $90,000.

Who – the Company:

Our client is an innovative, publicly traded technology company operating in a specialized and evolving industry. The organization focuses on developing and manufacturing advanced technology solutions for a diverse range of commercial and industrial applications. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The organization operates in a dynamic environment where the Finance team plays an important role in supporting business operations and financial decision-making.

What – the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Accountant to join their Finance team for a 16-month maternity leave coverage position. Reporting directly to the VP, Finance, the Lead Accountant will play an important role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end processes. The Lead Accountant will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and supporting the preparation of monthly financial statements and audits. This individual will work extensively with the general ledger, complete month-end procedures, investigate and reconcile accounting discrepancies, and contribute to the overall accuracy and integrity of the company's financial information. Given the company's manufacturing operations, the role will also require a strong understanding of cost accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory costing. The Lead Accountant will also provide guidance and training to accounting and finance team members, collaborate with stakeholders across the business, and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.

Who – the Candidate:

We are seeking candidates with at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally gained within a manufacturing environment. Qualified candidates will have a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and audit preparation. Experience with manufacturing cost accounting is particularly important, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis. Candidates should have a solid understanding of how manufacturing operations impact financial reporting and business performance. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is sought, along with strong proficiency in accounting software and Excel. The ideal candidate will also bring demonstrated experience leading accounting activities, providing guidance to junior team members, and collaborating effectively with stakeholders across an organization. We are looking for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment. Strong communication skills, adaptability, and a proactive approach to process improvements will be important for success in this role.

Where:

This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility to work from home while collaborating with the Finance team and other stakeholders.

How Much:

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 annually, commensurate with relevant accounting experience, manufacturing industry knowledge, and qualifications. Please discuss your compensation expectations further with SWIM.