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Manager of Operational Accounting

trak group

West Chester, OH

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SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Business Skills, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Channel Strategies, Coaching, Communication Skills, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Projections, Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Journal Entries, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Operational Audit, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
West Chester, OH
POSTED
1 day ago

Manager of Operational Accounting

Setting/Hours: 100% in Office| Full-time

Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in West Chester, Ohio that’s expanding its Accounting team. 

Position Summary

We are seeking a Manager of Operational Accounting to serve as a strategic financial partner responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and operational performance across multiple business units. This leadership role partners closely with Operations and Executive Leadership to provide actionable financial insights, drive strategic decision-making, and improve financial performance. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting and financial planning expertise with exceptional leadership, analytical, and business partnering skills.
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the monthly rolling forecast, budgeting, and financial projection process across multiple business units and regions.

  • Develop and reconcile financial models and scenarios to support operational and strategic planning.

  • Partner with Operations and Finance leadership to align financial forecasts with business performance and organizational objectives.

  • Facilitate recurring financial review meetings with operational leaders to evaluate projections, budgets, and financial results.

  • Manage indirect cost methodologies and provide financial guidance for assigned business units.

  • Validate vendor rebate programs and support equipment-related financial initiatives.

  • Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reclassifications, and overhead allocations.

  • Lead the annual budgeting process and long-range financial planning activities.

  • Prepare executive- and board-level financial reports, projections, and presentation materials.

  • Analyze financial performance, identify key trends and variances, and provide recommendations to improve business results.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

  • Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop finance and accounting team members.

  • Partner cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives and influence key business decisions.
Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

  • CPA or CMA certification preferred.

  • Progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within construction, project-based, manufacturing, or multi-location organizations.

  • Proven experience managing forecasting, budgeting, financial planning, and month-end close processes.

  • Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-region financial operations.

  • Hands-on experience with financial planning systems;Workday Adaptive Planning experience is highly preferred.

  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational accounting principles.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Strategic finance professional who enjoys partnering with business leaders to drive operational performance.

  • Analytical thinker with a strong business acumen and ownership mindset.

  • Confident communicator who can translate complex financial information into actionable business insights.

  • Collaborative leader who builds strong relationships across Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership.

  • Self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-location environment while continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.

  • Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day financial operations.

 


If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to make an impact, partner with trak group to explore this opportunity.

About the Company

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trak group

trak group, established in 1972, is proud of its impeccable reputation as a professional recruiting and staffing firm. trak has demonstrated an unmatched level of expertise and success in the industry, and takes great pride in its A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

trak has been awarded “Best Places to Work” by the Business Courier three consecutive years; following the third and final nomination, trak was respectfully awarded with “The Best of the Best”. We continue to hold the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence and the “SPECTRUM Award” for Service Excellence from City Beat News indicating a 5-star customer service rating. Six of our employees have been inducted into the prestigious “International Hall of Fame” and four carry national certifications lending to their dedication and passion for our industry.

Specializing in direct hire, alternative hire and contract opportunities, trak is currently partnering with over 300 client companies in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Area. Because we are proud of our process, we take time to source, screen and evaluate each candidate. Our placement fields include office support, customer service, accounting and finance, operations, management, human resources, sales and marketing, engineering and supply chain management.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1972
WEBSITE
http://www.trakcincy.com/

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