Manufacturing Finance Manager | GAAP & Process Improvement

Aston Carter; Kentucky; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on request

Job summary

Aston Carter in Cleveland, OH is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the finance function during a period of transition after the acquisition. You will oversee core accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and the monthly close, collaborating with plant management and corporate leadership.

This role emphasizes cost control, internal controls, and process improvements, with on-site work in Cleveland and occasional travel to Newark.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 3–5+ years of experience in a staff accounting or senior accounting role.
• Background in public accounting followed by experience in industry or private accounting is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is ideal.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with standard costing and inventory management systems.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work efficiently with large datasets.
• Strong accounting foundation with direct responsibility for core accounting functions rather than accounting as a partial duty.
• Proven experience in general ledger management, reconciliations, month-end close, journal entries, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Lead the monthly and annual close processes to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial results in accordance with accounting standards.
• Coordinate and support external audit activities by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring proper documentation.
• Develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets and ongoing financial forecasts in collaboration with leadership and operational teams.
• Monitor key performance indicators and provide detailed financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision‑making.
• Maintain financial data integrity within the cloud‑based ERP system, including accurate standard costs, routings, and inventory transactions.
• Oversee and refine internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Partner with operations and plant management to identify and implement cost savings, process improvements, and performance enhancement initiatives.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and other accounting records to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborate with corporate leadership to align financial processes and reporting with broader organizational goals and requirements.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Leadership

Cost analysis

Analytical skills

Manufacturing experience

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Cloud-based ERP

ERP systems

Job description

Aston Carter in Cleveland, OH is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the finance function during a period of transition after the acquisition. You will oversee core accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and the monthly close, collaborating with plant management and corporate leadership.

This role emphasizes cost control, internal controls, and process improvements, with on-site work in Cleveland and occasional travel to Newark.