Senior Accounting Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Aleron; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions seeks a Senior Accounting Manager for Manufacturing Operations in a state-of-the-art semiconductor facility in Arizona. Lead plant-level accounting, financial reporting, inventory valuation, and internal controls while partnering with operations leadership to drive performance and scale finance processes.

The role offers growth toward a Controller position, with strong emphasis on manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and financial leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• 8+ years of manufacturing environment experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial statement prep, and close processes.
• Manage standard costing, cost rollups, manufacturing variance analysis, inventory valuation, and WIP/FG/physical inventory.
• Partner with plant leadership, operations, engineering, and supply chain on budgeting, forecasting, and CapEx planning.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Cost accounting

Financial leadership

US GAAP

Internal controls

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Senior Accounting Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing

Compensation: $126k - $154k + 15%/Year

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week

About the Opportunity

• Are you an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and financial leadership? We're seeking a Senior Accounting Manager - Manufacturing Operations to oversee plant-level accounting, financial reporting, inventory valuation, and internal controls at a state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing facility in Arizona. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with operational leadership, drive financial performance, and help establish accounting processes as the facility scales, with the potential to progress into a Controller position.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customise visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee plant accounting operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Manage standard costing, cost rollups, manufacturing variance analysis, inventory valuation, work-in-progress (WIP), finished goods, and physical inventory processes.
• Partner with plant leadership, operations, engineering, and supply chain teams on budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure (CapEx) planning, and financial performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, corporate accounting policies, and internal control standards while supporting internal and external audits.
• Drive continuous process improvements, financial automation, cost optimisation, and operational efficiency while developing the accounting function as manufacturing operations expand.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8+ years of accounting/finance experience
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

What Sets You Apart

• Professional designation such CPA, CMA, or CFA
• Semiconductor or high-tech experience.
• Strong background in cost accounting and inventory accounting
• Demonstrate strong US GAAP technical accounting and internal controls knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office with advanced proficiency in Excel
• Semiconductor or high-tech
• Public company and SOX compliance experience
• Previous experience with financial systems (ERP such SAP/Oracle)

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.