Job Description
Johnson Service Group, has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Accounting Manager with a manufacturing background for a Preclinical Drug Discovery CRO client in Middletown, DE
Direct Hire | 100% Onsite | Salary Range: $150K $160K
Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to lead U.S. accounting operations across multiple entities. This role will oversee core accounting functions, lead and develop the accounting team, and play an important role in SAP S/4HANA optimization and the financial integration of a newly established manufacturing operation.
The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, internal controls, and ERP experience.
Responsibilities
*Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with pre-tax savings options like HSAs and FSAs to help manage healthcare costs. Disability and life insurance protections, alongside a 401(k), the package also includes paid time off.
** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Direct Hire | 100% Onsite | Salary Range: $150K $160K
Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to lead U.S. accounting operations across multiple entities. This role will oversee core accounting functions, lead and develop the accounting team, and play an important role in SAP S/4HANA optimization and the financial integration of a newly established manufacturing operation.
The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, internal controls, and ERP experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead month-end close, account reconciliations, trial balance review, and financial statement preparation.
- Manage and develop General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable personnel.
- Oversee cost accounting, including standard costs, inventory valuation, absorption, reserves, and variance analysis.
- Ensure accurate fixed asset accounting, capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
- Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements; support IFRS reporting as needed.
- Support cash management, cash-flow monitoring, and forecasting.
- Partner with manufacturing finance on inventory reporting, balances, and reserves.
- Support SAP S/4HANA initiatives, including UAT, issue resolution, reporting, and post-implementation stabilization.
- Partner with IT, FP&A, corporate accounting, and global finance teams.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and support tax compliance activities.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and processes.
- Drive process standardization and continuous improvement across accounting operations.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA or a similar ERP system.
- Strong knowledge of GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, inventory, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls/SOX; IFRS experience preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- CPA preferred.
- Experience with LucaNet, QlikView, or Hyperion is a plus.
- Mandarin language skills are a plus, but not required.
- Ability to travel as needed and occasionally work weekends or holidays based on business requirements.
*Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with pre-tax savings options like HSAs and FSAs to help manage healthcare costs. Disability and life insurance protections, alongside a 401(k), the package also includes paid time off.
** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Middletown, DE |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1984 |
| Website | https://www.jsginc.com/ |
About Company
At JSG, We Understand People
It is our mission to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.
Since our start in 1984, we’ve worked hard to establish our present position as the most effective cross-industry staffing and consulting solution available.
Headquartered in Chicago, IL with local offices throughout the United States and Canada, JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent. Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.
Skills
- Acceptance Testingunmatched
- Accountingunmatched
- Accounting Closeunmatched
- Accounting Policiesunmatched
- Accounts Payableunmatched
- Accounts Receivableunmatched
- Budgetingunmatched
- Cash Flowunmatched
- Cash Managementunmatched
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Contract Research Organization (CRO)unmatched
- Cost Accountingunmatched
- Cost Controlunmatched
- Depreciationunmatched
- Drug Discoveryunmatched
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
- External Auditunmatched
- Financeunmatched
- Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
- Financial Reportingunmatched
- Financial Statementsunmatched
- Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
- Fixed Assetsunmatched
- Forecastingunmatched
- General Ledger Accountingunmatched
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
- Global Financial Marketsunmatched
- Healthcare Managementunmatched
- Hyperionunmatched
- Internal Auditunmatched
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)unmatched
- Inventory Costsunmatched
- Inventory Reportsunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Mandarin Chinese Languageunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Costunmatched
- Manufacturing Managementunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Operational Improvementunmatched
- Policy Developmentunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Procedure Developmentunmatched
- Qlikunmatched
- Reconciliationunmatched
- SAPunmatched
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
- Standard Costingunmatched
- Tax Regulationsunmatched
- Team Lead/Managerunmatched
- Trial Balancesunmatched
- Variance Analysisunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
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