Senior Accounting Manager - Multi-Site Close & Controls

iMPact Business Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

iMPact Business Group is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple sites. Reporting to the Finance Controller, this role supervises a Staff Accountant and AP/AR Specialists while partnering with plant leadership, department managers, and corporate finance.

You will own the close process, strengthen accounting controls, support financial planning, and develop the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and at least 5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience managing accounting operations and supervising accounting personnel.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software; handling GL, AP/AR, tooling, fixed assets, and capital budgeting.
• Analytical, organized, and proactive communicator focused on improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly close across locations, including centralized postings, reconciliations, and closing checklists.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reports to corporate finance, investigate discrepancies, and support year-end accounting requirements.
• Direct general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable activities.
• Oversee tooling, fixed asset, and capital expenditure accounting while supporting capital budget management.
• Maintain GAAP compliance, applicable regulations, and company accounting policies.
• Prepare audit support, respond to auditor requests, and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with plant and department leaders on budgets, forecasts, and financial planning.
• Interpret financial results to support operational decisions and contribute to special financial projects.
• Coach and develop accounting staff, set clear expectations, and provide training.
• Improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency by standardizing accounting processes across sites.

Skills

Staff supervision

Coaching and development

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

General ledger

Job description

iMPact Business Group is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple sites. Reporting to the Finance Controller, this role supervises a Staff Accountant and AP/AR Specialists while partnering with plant leadership, department managers, and corporate finance.

You will own the close process, strengthen accounting controls, support financial planning, and develop the accounting team.