Accounting Manager - Manufacturing

Pasona NA

Cincinnati, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Bill of Materials (BOM), Budgeting, Business Operations, Business Support, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Cash Flow, Cash Management, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset Management, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inventory Management, J D Edwards, Japanese Language, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Systems, Materials Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Management, People Management, Physical Inventory, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Standard Costing, Team Player, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Cincinnati, OH
POSTED
Today
Accounting Manager - Manufacturing

Work Location: Cincinnati, OH or Totowa, NJ

Industry: Manufacturing

Working Model: Hybrid (Remote option may be considered)

About the Role

A Japanese global manufacturing and technology company is seekingan experienced and hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations supporting our Ohio manufacturing plant. This role will lead plant accounting activities, ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and provide financial insights that support business and operational decisions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing and cost accounting expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations and executive management.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial & Operational Accounting
  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
  • Prepare and review accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
  • Manage general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and consolidations
  • Oversee manufacturing and cost accounting functions, including:
    • Standard costing
    • Inventory accounting and valuation
    • BOM (Bill of Materials) analysis
    • Labor and overhead absorption
    • Production variance analysis
  • Monitor inventory controls and support physical inventory processes
  • Analyze margins, operational performance, and cost reduction initiatives
  • Support cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting activities
  • Coordinate fixed asset accounting and CAPEX tracking
Compliance, Controls & Audit
  • Coordinate annual audits and work with external auditors
  • Partner with external tax advisors on tax-related matters
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong manufacturing accounting experience required
  • Prior leadership experience managing or supervising accounting staff
  • Experience with:
    • Cost accounting
    • Financial reporting
    • Inventory management
    • Internal controls
    • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards or other manufacturing ERP systems
  • CPA or CMA certification preferred
  • Japanese language skills and/or familiarity with Japanese business culture preferred

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About the Company

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Pasona NA

<p style="color:#cc0000;">We are celebrating 30 years of our business succession in staffing and professional outsourcing in USA!</p> <p><span itemprop="name">Pasona N A, Inc.</span> was established in 1985 as a temporary staffing and full-time placement firm specializing in Japanese companies doing business in the United States. As Japanese companies grew and continually hired new staff during the early nineties, Pasona captured much of the niche market in the US. </p> <p>We are located in 8 cities in the US: New York, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Jose, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Detroit. Please visit our locations or website at <a href="http://www.pasona.com/" mns_rt="Company" target="_blank" itemprop="url">www.pasona.com</a>.</p> Our specialty fields: <ul> <li>Sales and Marketing</li> <li>Office Administration</li> <li>Accounting and Finance</li> <li>IT, Computer Engineering</li> <li>Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering</li> <li>Translation/Localization</li> <li>Airline and Hospitality </li> <li>Trading, Logistics, and Transportation</li> <li>Legal</li> <li>Human Resources</li> </ul>

INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
WEBSITE
http://www.pasona.com/