Our client is seeking a strategic and people-focused Accounting Manager to lead financial operations within a complex manufacturing environment. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive process improvements, develop high-performing teams, and influence business decisions through strong financial insight. The ideal candidate brings a balance of technical expertise, operational awareness, and a passion for mentoring and building capability across the organization.
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This role is on-site in Kent, Washington.
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Accounting Manager Responsibilities
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Lead and oversee accounting operations, including financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, and compliance activities.
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Provide strategic financial guidance to support division performance, profitability, and long-term growth objectives.
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Develop, implement, and improve administrative processes, systems, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
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Manage, mentor, and develop accounting and administrative staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
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Partner with cross-functional leaders and external stakeholders to support decision-making, resource allocation, and business initiatives.
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Accounting Manager Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
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10+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including 5+ years in a leadership capacity.
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Experience supporting a large, complex manufacturing environment, with strong understanding of operational finance.
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Proven ability to lead, develop, and scale teams, with a focus on talent development and succession planning.
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Strong knowledge of financial systems, controls, and regulatory requirements, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Kent, WA
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size
100 to 499 employees
Website
http://www.vanderhouwen.com/
About Company
Locally founded, women-owned, and nationally certified with WBENC, VanderHouwen is a premier staffing provider of technology, engineering, finance and accounting professionals for the Pacific Northwest. Our unique family-owned company offers individualized staffing services and solutions to our clients and candidates. It is our mission to provide outstanding customer service in a straightforward, ethical, personal, and responsive manner. We value building meaningful, professional relationships with each client as well as developing in-depth knowledge of their staffing needs and workplaces. We offer our eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, 401k, and life insurance.
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cost Accountingunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Decision Supportunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Strategyunmatched
Financial Systemsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Long-Term Profitunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Resource Managementunmatched
Succession Planningunmatched
Talent Managementunmatched
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