Strategic Finance & Accounting Director (Manufacturing)

Country Clipper; Iowa; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Clipper, a US-based manufacturer, seeks a Director of Accounting & Finance to lead the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and financial management across its manufacturing divisions. Reporting to the CFO, this role balances strategic leadership with hands-on accounting and partnership with other departments.

The director oversees the accounting team, manages external relationships, drives budgeting, closing and GAAP compliance, and ensures strong internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Significant progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing cost accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience supervising accounting personnel.
• Experience with banks, external auditors and insurance professionals.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Experience with Epicor ERP and advanced Excel skills.
• Balance leadership with hands-on accounting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and customer credit administration.
• Manage monthly and annual closing, including journal entries, reconciliations and GAAP financial statements.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, overhead allocation and profitability reporting.
• Lead annual budgeting and prepare cash flow projections and analyses.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets.
• Supervise, mentor and develop accounting personnel.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Country Clipper, a US-based manufacturer, seeks a Director of Accounting & Finance to lead the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and financial management across its manufacturing divisions. Reporting to the CFO, this role balances strategic leadership with hands-on accounting and partnership with other departments.

The director oversees the accounting team, manages external relationships, drives budgeting, closing and GAAP compliance, and ensures strong internal controls