Senior Accounting Manager

Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners – A Duraco Specialty Materials® Company; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners – A Duraco Specialty Materials® Company in Owatonna, MN is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager. You will lead manufacturing cost accounting, drive standard costing, and partner with operations to improve financial performance.

Responsibilities include leading month-end close, analyzing variances, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure tracking. Mentoring staff accountant duties and supporting audits are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous Cost Accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into operational recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop labor and overhead standard costing rates.
• Monitor and update raw material standard costs.
• Establish standard costs for newly created products and parts.
• Lead month-end close activities and investigate variances.
• Manage inventory reserves and valuation processes.
• Lead cycle count programs and year-end inventories.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and COGS analysis.
• Support capital expenditure tracking and fixed assets.

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Senior Accounting Manager Supporting our Owatonna Location

As the Senior Accounting Manager, you will lead manufacturing cost accounting activities while supporting broader accounting and financial reporting functions. You'll work closely with operations leaders to provide insights that improve business performance, ensure financial accuracy, and support growth initiatives.

What the role involves:

• Developing and maintaining labor and overhead rates used in standard costing
• Monitoring and updating raw material standard costs
• Establishing standard costs for newly created products and parts
• Analyzing manufacturing operations, inventory, overhead, product costs, and profitability
• Leading month-end close activities and investigating financial variances
• Managing inventory reserves and inventory valuation processes
• Leading cycle count programs and year-end physical inventories
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and cost of goods sold analysis
• Supporting capital expenditure projects and fixed asset tracking
• Preparing financial reports and providing recommendations to management
• Overseeing Staff Accountant responsibilities, including cash receipts and accounts payable functions
• Supporting external audits and compliance activities

Who This Role Is a Good Fit For

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Enjoy analyzing data and turning financial results into actionable business insights
• Thrive in a manufacturing environment where you can see the impact of your work
• Have a strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory, and operational finance
• Are comfortable partnering with leaders across operations and finance
• Enjoy leading projects, improving processes, and mentoring team members
• Are detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture business perspective

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous Cost Accounting experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into operational recommendations

What We Offer

• Opportunity to partner directly with plant and business leaders
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Leadership opportunities within a growing organization
• Exposure to strategic financial planning and operational decision-making
• A collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and business success

About Duraco Specialty Materials

Duraco Specialty Materials provides innovative specialty materials and adhesive solutions serving customers across a variety of industries. We value collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while creating opportunities for our employees to grow and develop their careers.