Senior Manufacturing Accounting Manager

LightPath Technologies Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LightPath Technologies Inc. seeks an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting in a manufacturing setting.

You will manage and develop Staff Accountants, own the monthly close, and partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance on inventory, manufacturing costs, internal controls, budgeting, and performance. This hands-on role blends technical accounting with process improvement and strong team development, requiring onsite presence in Orlando, FL, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years in supervisory or team-lead roles.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and internal controls.
• Ability to work onsite and support during close, inventories, and system activities.
• Experience with ERP and financial-reporting systems; advanced Excel skills.
• Analytical, deadline-driven communicator with integrity and privacy.
• Authorized to work in the US and eligible for required US authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with schedules, journal entries, reconciliations, and reviews.
• Review Staff Accountants' work for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts; ensure proper period/entity recording.
• Prepare balance-sheet reconciliations, income statements, and reporting schedules.
• Support consolidation, intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and settlements.
• Coordinate AP/AR, fixed assets, prepaids, cash, and other accounting activities.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, organized, and retained per requirements.
• Lead cost accounting activities and manufacturing cost analyses.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting systems

Job description

LightPath Technologies Inc. seeks an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting in a manufacturing setting.

You will manage and develop Staff Accountants, own the monthly close, and partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance on inventory, manufacturing costs, internal controls, budgeting, and performance. This hands-on role blends technical accounting with process improvement and strong team development, requiring onsite presence in Orlando, FL, and collaboration