Description
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a growing manufacturing organization in Raynham, MA. This position will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and cost accounting processes, with a strong emphasis on actual cost accounting, inventory management, and government contracting requirements.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, strong ERP system knowledge, and the ability to partner with operations and leadership to improve financial visibility, strengthen internal controls, and support continued business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and external audits.
- Prepare management reports and provide financial insights to leadership.
- Oversee actual cost accounting processes, including material, labor, overhead, and manufacturing costs.
- Analyze manufacturing variances, inventory valuation, job costing, and work-in-process (WIP).
- Monitor product and program profitability, cost trends, and operational performance.
- Develop and maintain indirect cost rates and support government contract accounting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable government accounting regulations, including DCAA and FAR requirements.
- Oversee inventory accounting, reconciliations, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve cost tracking and reporting accuracy.
- Strengthen financial controls related to inventory transactions and manufacturing operations.
- Support ERP system optimization, reporting improvements, and future system integration initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and automate financial processes.
- Develop financial reporting tools, dashboards, and key performance indicators.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on manufacturing cost accounting.
- Strong experience with actual cost accounting, inventory management, and job costing in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of government contracting accounting principles, including DCAA and FAR requirements.
- Experience working with a comprehensive ERP system such as Oracle, NetSuite, Deltek, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial analytical capabilities.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or CMA certification.
- Public accounting experience.
- Aerospace, defense, or government contracting manufacturing experience.
- Familiarity with Infor Visual or Realtrac ERP systems.
- Experience with ERP implementation, integration, or system conversions.
- Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), indirect rates, and program accounting.
- Experience supporting financial operations within a growing or evolving manufacturing organization.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Accounting Manager with a strong background in manufacturing cost accounting and government contracting, we encourage you to apply.
King & Bishop is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected status.