Manufacturing Accounting Manager — Lead Costing & Close

CFS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Accounting Manager in Denver to lead full-cycle accounting and higher-level financial processes within a growing manufacturing environment. The role offers direct exposure to executive leadership and opportunities to shape the accounting department and governance frameworks.

You will oversee cost accounting, standard costing, inventories, and variance analysis while partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service to drive performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Progressive accounting experience with strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience.
• Full-cycle accounting experience, including month-end close and reconciliations.
• Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff.
• Strong standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis knowledge.
• Experience with external audits, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• ERP experience required; manufacturing ERP experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and cross-functional partnership skills.
• Collaborative, adaptable leader who is comfortable wearing multiple hats and taking ownership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Manage and develop accounting staff across AP, AR, cost accounting, and general accounting.
• Lead manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Review material, labor, overhead, purchase price, scrap, and production variances.
• Support external audits and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee inventory reconciliations, E&O reserves, and working capital metrics.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure planning, and process improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a key business partner to leadership and help improve financial and operational performance.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Manufacturing accounting

Cost accounting

Standard costing

Inventory accounting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cross-functional partnership

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

CFS is seeking an Accounting Manager in Denver to lead full-cycle accounting and higher-level financial processes within a growing manufacturing environment. The role offers direct exposure to executive leadership and opportunities to shape the accounting department and governance frameworks.

You will oversee cost accounting, standard costing, inventories, and variance analysis while partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service to drive performance.