Manufacturing Accounting Manager – Lead Finances (Bonus)

Ralliant; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 101,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus or equity

Job summary

Ralliant is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead financial reporting, cost accounting, and fixed asset management. You will drive the monthly close, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate with leadership to improve financial visibility and decision-making.

The role requires five years in advancing accounting responsibilities, a bachelor’s in finance or accounting, and strong GAAP knowledge. A focus on process improvement and team development is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in advancing responsibility accounting roles (preferably within a manufacturing environment or in a public accounting firm)
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• Robust knowledge of US GAAP, cost accounting, and audit procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills - collaborative with internal/external customers, team members and cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience managing small teams
• Effective communications skills – including written, verbal and listening skills
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose and troubleshoot complex datasets
• Organized, with a strong process and detail focus to deliver high quality and timely results
• High energy, bias for action with continuous improvement mindset; recognizes and resolves issues
• Team-player attitude with the ability and willingness to take on challenges
• Excellent computer skills, particularly MS Excel
• ERP system experience (JDE and OneStream ideal)

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and assist with external audits and financial reviews.
• Champion the execution and completion of internal and external audit activities and SOX testing.
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and support sustainable growth.
• Review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Be a key driver of the monthly closing process to ensure timely delivery of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Conduct ad hoc tasks such as timely response on Ralliant home office inquiries, chart of accounts mapping, and other financial analyses and management reporting projects.
• Provide support to cost accounting including inventory valuation and production cost analysis.
• Maintain fixed asset register including acquisition, disposal, and depreciation ensuring compliant with standards.
• Develop and deploy scalable AI and automation initiatives to improve core value drivers and efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative environment and partner cross-functionally with leaders to improve financial visibility.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

US GAAP knowledge

Audit procedures

Communications

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

5+ years in responsibility accounting roles

Tools

JDE ERP

OneStream

Job description

Ralliant is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead financial reporting, cost accounting, and fixed asset management. You will drive the monthly close, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate with leadership to improve financial visibility and decision-making.

The role requires five years in advancing accounting responsibilities, a bachelor’s in finance or accounting, and strong GAAP knowledge. A focus on process improvement and team development is essential.