Accounting Manager at Ascendo Resources Accounting Manager at Ascendo Resources in South Orange, New Jersey Posted in about 23 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Accounting Manager Job Summary Position:

reporting to the Director of Finance; full-time, exempt, 100% on-site (Newark, NJ)

Compensation:

$110,000-$120,000 base salary (cap at $120K) plus up to 10% quarterly bonus based on company-wide KPIs.

PTO:

20 days of PTO annually; no separate sick leave.

Leadership:

Manage one direct report (Staff Accountant/Office Manager).

Primary focus:

Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

Manufacturing expertise:

Maintain standard costing, analyze BOMs and production variances, oversee inventory (raw materials, WIP, finished goods), and partner with plant operations to improve profitability.

Financial responsibilities:

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; manage general ledger, reconciliations, bank reconciliations, collections, credit approvals, and promotion accruals. Compliance & controls: Ensure GAAP compliance, strengthen internal controls, support audits, develop system controls, and train staff on accounting procedures.

Cross-functional collaboration:

Work closely with finance, operations, supply chain, engineering, sales, and executive leadership. Education & credentials: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred .

Experience:

Minimum 5 years as Management Accountant and 5+ years of ERP experience , preferably SAP Business One (SAP B1) .

Industry preference:

Candidates with food & beverage manufacturing experience are strongly preferred.

Key skills:

Strong analytical, leadership, planning, problem-solving, communication, Excel, ERP, GAAP/FASB knowledge, and a continuous improvement mindset.