Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager - Manufacturing Position Summary The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day accounting operations for a multi-site manufacturing footprint supporting plants in Thomaston, Watertown, and Waterbury, CT. This role ensures accurate financial records, strong cost accounting discipline, and timely close and reporting processes in a standard cost manufacturing environment. The Accounting Manager reports into the Plant Controller role and partners closely with plant operations, corporate finance, and shared services to maintain financial integrity, strengthen controls, and support data-driven decision-making. This position is on-site with no travel requirement and requires hands-on experience with SAP. Experience with SAP ECC is a nice to have. Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for manufacturing operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, in conjunction with the Plant Controller.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and partner with operations on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee inventory accounting including cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reserves.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support internal and external audit requirements.
• Serve as the accounting lead for SAP ECC manufacturing, inventory, and costing transactions. Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience with significant manufacturing exposure.
• Strong knowledge of standard cost accounting and variance analysis.
• Hands-on experience with SAP in a manufacturing environment. Experience with SAP ECC is a nice to have.
• Proven experience managing month-end close and internal controls.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency. Working Conditions
• On-site manufacturing support role.
• No travel required.

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person