Job Description
NOW HIRING: PLANT FOCUSED ACCOUNTING MANAGER MANUFACTURING Central Arkansas
$80,000$90,000 + Discretionary Bonus Relocation Assistance Available Great benefits and Location
Manufacturing Accounting Manager Professionals Ready for Your Next
Opportunity?
Our client, a successful highly specialized manufacturer where heavy industrial metal fabrication directly intersects with extreme passenger safety engineering is located in Central Arkansas. They are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its plant accounting team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who has worked in the manufacturing industry and enjoys cost accounting, variance analysis, monthend close, journal entries, reconciliations and supporting monthly financial reporting, and plant performance analysis again budget/forecasts.
Reporting directly to the Plant Controller, you will oversee the plant's accounting functions, lead a small team-3 including AR, AP, and play an important role in ensuring financial accuracy, effective controls, and timely reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Enjoy a combination of affordable living, local restaurants, outdoor recreation, parks, and a growing business community. Central Arkansas offers a great quality of life, historic charm, and convenient access to the surrounding metro area.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?
If you have a strong manufacturing accounting background and are ready to take the next step in your career, I'd love to connect!
**Send me a direct email attaching your resume to mlecompte@rwr.com
$80,000$90,000 + Discretionary Bonus Relocation Assistance Available Great benefits and Location
Manufacturing Accounting Manager Professionals Ready for Your Next
Opportunity?
Our client, a successful highly specialized manufacturer where heavy industrial metal fabrication directly intersects with extreme passenger safety engineering is located in Central Arkansas. They are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its plant accounting team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who has worked in the manufacturing industry and enjoys cost accounting, variance analysis, monthend close, journal entries, reconciliations and supporting monthly financial reporting, and plant performance analysis again budget/forecasts.
Reporting directly to the Plant Controller, you will oversee the plant's accounting functions, lead a small team-3 including AR, AP, and play an important role in ensuring financial accuracy, effective controls, and timely reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cost Accounting: Analyze manufacturing costs, production variances, and cost performance.
- Financial Reporting: support the preparation and review of monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Month-End Close: Manage the monthly close process
- General Ledger: Oversee GL activity, account reconciliations, and financial accuracy.
- AP & AR Oversight: Ensure effective management of accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Financial Analysis: Investigate variances, identify trends, and provide meaningful financial insight to plant management.
- Staff development: Supervise and develop two direct reports responsible for AP and AR.
- Internal Controls: Maintain strong accounting procedures and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Previous accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Good tenue is important
- 7 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or team-leading background 2 plus years experience as a senior accounting professional
- Strong cost accounting and manufacturing variance analysis experience.
- Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and strong experience in the general ledger functions.
- Experience managing month-end close and preparing financial statements.
- Strong GL reconciliation and financial analysis skills.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
- ERP system experience; SAP preferred.
- Competitive base salary of $80K$90K.
- Discretionary bonus opportunity.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Excellent healthcare benefits.
- Opportunity to work directly with plant leadership.
- Key accounting leadership role within an established manufacturing operation.
Enjoy a combination of affordable living, local restaurants, outdoor recreation, parks, and a growing business community. Central Arkansas offers a great quality of life, historic charm, and convenient access to the surrounding metro area.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?
If you have a strong manufacturing accounting background and are ready to take the next step in your career, I'd love to connect!
**Send me a direct email attaching your resume to mlecompte@rwr.com
- Feel free to call Melinda directly for a confidential discussion on 713-358-7119
Numbers & Facts
| Location | AR |
| Industry | Accounting and Auditing Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1979 |
| Website | http://www.rwr.com |
About Company
When Richard, Wayne & Roberts began in 1979, our goal was to operate on a level of professionalism commensurate with that of the companies we work for. We strive to be a business partner, a resource our clients can turn to with confidence to fill key positions in their companies.
Based on our repeat business rate (more than 70 percent of our assignments come from existing clients), we have proven that we are a trustworthy partner. Our recruiters all specialize in a particular industry. Because they do, they know exactly where to start looking for qualified candidates. They also understand special terminology, grasp job requirements quickly, and can better evaluate candidates. Finally, they know what the salary structures are and can help you formulate competitive offers.
We dedicate our work to the development and success of the recruiters we hire, the clients we represent, and the candidates we serve. Richard, Wayne and Roberts' goal is to leave a legacy of lives more fulfilled by our commitment to each of our candidates' and clients' unique talents and needs.
With over 40 years of successful service as a professional search firm, RWR consistently ranks in the Top 5 Permanent Placement Recruiting Firms by the Houston Business Journal; and as one of the Best Professional Recruiting and Executive Search Firms in America, by Forbes.
We recruit on a local, national, and international basis as required for each client engagement.
We are client-focused, keeping you our top priority throughout the placement process.
As an external representative of your company, we assure all candidates are treated with honesty and respect throughout the job search process, and we pride ourselves on communicating feedback promptly.
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