Job Description
Our client 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.
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 compliance with GAAP, 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.
• 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 compliance with GAAP, 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.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least 5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience managing accounting operations and supervising, coaching, and developing accounting personnel.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, with knowledge of general ledger, AP/AR, tooling, fixed assets, and capital budgeting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a proactive approach to improving processes, collaborating across departments, and meeting deadlines.
• Experience managing accounting operations and supervising, coaching, and developing accounting personnel.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, with knowledge of general ledger, AP/AR, tooling, fixed assets, and capital budgeting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a proactive approach to improving processes, collaborating across departments, and meeting deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting accounting operations across multiple sites.
• CPA designation.
• Experience supporting accounting operations across multiple sites.
• CPA designation.
Titles Encouraged to Apply
• Accounting Supervisor
• General Accounting Manager
• Assistant Controller
• Senior Accountant with supervisory experience
• General Accounting Manager
• Assistant Controller
• Senior Accountant with supervisory experience
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Website | https://impactbusinessgroup.com |
About Company
Working with iMPact
Here at iMPact we have helped connect candidates to opportunities available in Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, and Business Process/Administration. We have full-time, part-time and contract positions available in Michigan, Florida as well as nationwide.
Our headquarters is located in Grand Rapids, MI and we also have an office in Tampa, FL. When you’re working with us, one of our experienced recruiters will connect you with matching opportunities and they will be there every step of the way to help you through the application, interviewing and onboarding process to ensure success.
To connect with one of our recruiters, submit your application for one of our open positions, or visit our website www.impactbusinessgroup.com to submit your resume for general consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!
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