Division Accounting Manager Financial Reporting

Division Accounting Manager - Financial Reporting & Compliance

A growing multi-site manufacturing organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead financial reporting, compliance, forecasting, and accounting operations. This role partners closely with finance and operations leadership to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and data-driven decision support.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and timely reporting to corporate leadership.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages, variance analyses, and management reporting.
• Support quarterly and annual reporting requirements.

Compliance, Controls & Audits

• Maintain SOX-compliant policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure segregation of duties and adherence to corporate accounting standards.
• Manage external audits, internal audits, and SOX testing activities.
• Serve as the primary compliance contact for the location.

Forecasting & Business Support

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic decision support to leadership.
• Account for customer rebates, sales incentives, and discount programs.
• Manage cash activity and optimize working capital, including AR, AP, and inventory.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as a key user of ERP, consolidation, and reporting platforms.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial consolidations.
• Drive automation, process improvements, data integrity, and reporting enhancements.
• Lead system upgrades, user training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop accounting and finance staff.
• Establish performance goals and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to communicate financial results and business drivers.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading month-end close and audit processes.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.

Preferred

• CPA strongly preferred.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Manufacturing or multi-site operations experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, budgeting, forecasting, consolidations, and BI reporting tools.