Job Description

Corporate Accounting Manager

Location: Onsite in Chesterfield, Missouri

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager oversees daily accounting operations, ensures accuracy of financial reporting, and supports strategic decision‑making within a manufacturing environment. This role manages a team of accounting professionals and partners closely with operations, supply chain, and leadership to maintain strong financial controls and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the accounting team, providing coaching, performance management, and workflow oversight.
• Manage month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, disposals, depreciation schedules, physical asset tracking, and compliance with corporate policies.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and GAAP.
• Serve as a liaison for external audits and oversee SG&A accounting and reporting 
• Coordinate audits (internal and external) and support tax and regulatory filings.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Partner with plant operations to support financial reporting related to production activities, inventory, and operational performance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including development of departmental and plant-level financial plans.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support business initiatives and financial decision‑making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory or team‑lead experience required.
• Strong understanding of corporate accounting and manufacturing financial processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or MBA.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Background in multi‑site and manufacturing operations.

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