Accounting Manager

Job Description

• Lead and participate in all accounting activities for both KY and TN manufacturing facilities, including AP, AR, fixed assets, general accounting, and month-end close.
• Directly manage a team of 3 (AP clerk, Accounting Specialist, Sr Accountant)
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and re-forecasting processes while partnering closely with department leaders and executive management.
• Prepare, analyze, and deliver financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Manage standard cost accounting activities, including cost updates, variance analysis, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, tax professionals, and regulatory reviews.
• Oversee cash management activities including reconciliations, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Coordinate monthly cycle counts and bi-annual physical inventories while investigating and resolving inventory variances.
• Partner with operations and business leaders to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while remaining involved in daily accounting operations.
• Support customer and banking financial information requests, ISO initiatives, compliance programs, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in management meetings and support company goals related to quality, cost, delivery, safety, and operational excellence.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience
• Strong cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner across business functions
• Automotive manufacturing industry experience
• JD Edwards ERP experience
• Multi-site accounting responsibility
• Experience supporting external audits, tax filings, and inventory controls

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].