Senior Accountant: Path to Controller Leadership

Horizon Manufacturing Group, LLC; Lake Mills (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Manufacturing Group, LLC in Iowa is seeking a Senior Accountant who aims to develop into a future Controller. This role manages accounting operations and provides exposure to financial leadership, strategic planning, and advanced financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will work closely with company leadership, supporting month-end close, financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting improvements to prepare for progression into a Controller position.

Qualifications

• Senior Accountant with strong technical accounting skills.
• Interest in developing into a Controller and financial leadership.
• Exposure to financial leadership, strategic planning, and advanced financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and account reconciliations
• Support cost accounting and inventory accounting for manufacturing operations
• Analyze financial results and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Assist in developing financial dashboards and performance metrics
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights to leadership
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency
• Assist in maintaining strong internal controls and accounting procedures
• Support preparation for audits and tax filings
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Work directly with leadership on financial reporting and analysis
• Participate in capital expenditure analysis and operational financial support
• Gain experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Assist with projects related to financial systems, reporting improvements, and operational performance

Skills

Technical accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Leadership exposure

Job description

Horizon Manufacturing Group, LLC in Iowa is seeking a Senior Accountant who aims to develop into a future Controller. This role manages accounting operations and provides exposure to financial leadership, strategic planning, and advanced financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will work closely with company leadership, supporting month-end close, financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting improvements to prepare for progression into a Controller position.