Manufacturing Accounting Lead – Month-End & ERP

Genuine Search Group; Dodgeville (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group is partnering with a mid-sized manufacturing client seeking an Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager. This role leads the month-end close, drives improvements, ensures GAAP-compliant reporting, and manages a team of accounting professionals.

Ideal candidates have strong manufacturing accounting experience, proven leadership, and hands-on ERP system expertise. You will partner with operations leaders to provide financial insights and maintain strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on ownership of month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience with mid-sized ERP systems in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage full month-end close process with journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement prep per GAAP.
• Supervise and develop a team of accountants; provide coaching and training.
• Drive process improvements to streamline close and internal controls.
• Provide financial analysis to operations, cost insights, and decision support.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and general ledger activities.
• Prepare monthly reports, variance analyses, and leadership packages.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and capex analysis.
• Ensure compliance with policy and assist with audits.
• Identify opportunities for ERP optimization and automation.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

ERP system

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SyteLine/Infor CloudSuite Industrial

Epicor

NetSuite

Job description

Genuine Search Group is partnering with a mid-sized manufacturing client seeking an Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager. This role leads the month-end close, drives improvements, ensures GAAP-compliant reporting, and manages a team of accounting professionals.

Ideal candidates have strong manufacturing accounting experience, proven leadership, and hands-on ERP system expertise. You will partner with operations leaders to provide financial insights and maintain strong internal controls.