Accounting Manager

Client Overview:
Our client is a global engineering and manufacturing company serving a range of industrial and high-tech markets. Their growing Central Massachusetts site is looking for a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead its accounting work and help strengthen its processes as the business grows.

Salary/Hourly Rate:
$90k - $120k

Position Overview:
The Accounting Manager will run the accounting function for a manufacturing site, from daily transactions through month-end close and reporting. This onsite role works closely with local leadership, the corporate finance team, and operations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically strong, and motivated to improve processes. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.

Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager:

• Handle full-cycle accounting for the site, including journal entries, payables, receivables, fixed assets, and cash.
• Reconcile accounts monthly and resolve any discrepancies.
• Monitor collections and vendor payments to support healthy cash flow.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Produce and review the site's financial statements.
• Keep accounting practices in line with GAAP and company standards.
• Deliver reporting and analysis that helps leadership make decisions.
• Help build the annual budget and explain performance against plan.
• Support audits and work with outside tax and accounting advisors.
• Serve as a finance resource for production and purchasing teams.
• Get the most out of the ERP system and streamline accounting workflows.
• Keep strong controls and clean documentation in place.
• Write and update procedures for the accounting function.

Required Experience/Skills for the Accounting Manager:

• 5+ years of accounting experience with growing responsibility, ideally in manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Experience owning the month-end close and preparing financial statements.
• Working knowledge of an ERP system.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Clear communicator who works well with non-finance partners.
• Ability to work onsite full-time.
• Must meet the citizenship requirements for this role.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Accounting Manager:

• Cost or manufacturing accounting experience.
• Experience with a mid-market ERP.
• Experience in a growth-stage or investor-backed company.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or progress toward one preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and an employee assistance program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) with company contribution.

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Position ID: 412513