Accounting Manager - Manufacturing

Opto-Alignment Technology is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and creative Accounting Manager to join our small but rapidly growing business in Charlotte, NC. We are highly recognized as a quality developer and supplier of state-of-the-art optical systems for precision optics alignment and surface form metrology. The successful candidate will work at our HQ with the President, Leadership Team and Inventory Manager. This is a hands‐on position, where the Accounting Manager will own day‐to‐day data entry, accounting and financial reporting using MS Dynamics Business Central solely. This is not a Controller role — it’s a practical, working position with direct responsibility for the P&L and inventory accounting.

Job responsibilities:

· Own monthly close and financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

· Manage inventory accounting, costing, and adjustments

· Maintain the general ledger in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

· Oversee AP, AR, reconciliations, and payroll coordination

· Analyze margins, variances, and operating results

· Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow tracking

· Work closely with Leadership, Inventory Manager and Operations

· Coordinate with external CPA for taxes and year‐end close

· Improve accounting processes and documentation

Requirements:

· 6–8 years of accounting experience.

· Prior experience as Accounting Manager or Senior Accountant

· Advanced level of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central experience (required)

· Manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory

· Strong understanding of P&L ownership

· Experience in a small or family‐owned business environment

· Solid GAAP knowledge and hands‐on mindset

The company is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. We offer competitive compensation packages of health insurance, vacation and PTO, 401K retirement matching plan, Profit Sharing, along with a challenging and stimulating environment.

Opto Alignment, located in Charlotte NC, is a leading manufacturer of ultra precision alignment, assembly and inspection optical systems. Our flagship product, the Laser Alignment & Assembly Station (LAS), employs latest generation illumination and vision technologies, along with computer automation, to achieve sub-micron centering precision. For more than 30 years, Opto Alignment is a recognized leader in the field of optical instrumentation where we offer complete solutions for opto-mechanical design, ultra precision machining, system manufacturing and assembly services ranging from the visible to the infrared spectrum.