Manufacturing Accounting Manager: Lead, Forecast & Improve

Interstates; Sioux Center (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus incentives

401(k)

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

PTO and Holiday Pay

Disability and Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Interstates is seeking a Manufacturing Solutions Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team for manufacturing operations. You’ll drive month-end closes, implement strong internal controls, and provide actionable financial insights to support operational decisions.

You will oversee margin analysis, product costing, and cash flow forecasting, partnering with site leaders to optimize profitability and inventory management while guiding a team of accounting professionals across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading and developing accounting teams.
• Strong financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management skills.
• Experience with inventory, product costing, margin analysis, and financial performance reporting.
• Ability to translate financial information into meaningful insights for operational decisions.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with process improvement, financial systems, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team supporting Manufacturing, establishing consistent processes and standards across teams and locations.
• Develop and coach manufacturing accounting staff through ongoing feedback, training, and growth opportunities.
• Evaluate accounting processes and system workflows to improve efficiency, controls, and visibility.
• Own the month-end close process for manufacturing, including review of financial results, key schedules, and supporting analysis.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining data integrity and systems.
• Provide meaningful analysis of manufacturing performance, including KPIs, inventory, overhead, and other key drivers.
• Lead product-level financial reporting, including margin analysis, cost tracking, and variance explanations.
• Lead cash flow management through forecasting, timely billing, collections, payables, and coaching teams on cash-impacting decisions.
• Lead forecasting and financial planning processes for manufacturing operations, providing accurate visibility to leadership.
• Partner with operations on inventory management strategies balancing production needs and cash flow.
• Support audits, internal controls, compliance requirements, and related reporting.
• Partner with other accounting leaders to promote consistent standards across the Accounting Home Base.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Process improvement

Education

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

Tools

Inventory management systems

Product costing systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Interstates is seeking a Manufacturing Solutions Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team for manufacturing operations. You’ll drive month-end closes, implement strong internal controls, and provide actionable financial insights to support operational decisions.

You will oversee margin analysis, product costing, and cash flow forecasting, partnering with site leaders to optimize profitability and inventory management while guiding a team of accounting professionals across multiple