Senior Accountant, Manufacturing & Corporate Operations
Job Description
Our client, a well-established manufacturing company, is seeking a Senior Accountant with strong manufacturing and cost accounting expertise to join their finance team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to operational efficiency, process improvement, and financial accuracy in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of cost accounting, including standard cost updates, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for manufacturing operations.
- Perform margin and profitability analysis by product line, location, or customer.
- Partner with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to monitor production costs and drive cost control initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including production and overhead cost projections.
- Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CMA preferred.
- 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on cost accounting.
- Solid understanding of GAAP, inventory accounting, and manufacturing processes.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) is a plus.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Meet Your Recruiter
CAROLYN GORMAN
Senior Executive Recruiter & Talent Advisor
Carolyn is an industry veteran who brings more than 18 years of talent acquisition and client service expertise. She partners with leaders in finance, accounting, and corporate administration to design and deliver recruiting strategies that strengthen teams, reinforce culture, and secure enduring talent. Her career began in corporate finance, where she held roles in GM’s accounting and finance rotational program, served as a Senior Financial Analyst for a robotics company, and worked as an Assistant Controller in manufacturing. These experiences gave her a deep understanding of operational finance and shaped the analytical lens she brings to every search. Carolyn’s career path has been dynamic, balancing professional growth with motherhood, which adds a layer of empathy and authenticity to her consultative approach. She later transitioned into recruiting, holding leadership roles with Robert Half, Vaco, and Swank Motion Pictures. This mix of experience across both large, global staffing firms and corporate finance environments gives her clients the benefit of both breadth and depth in talent solutions. Carolyn is known for building genuine connections that put clients and candidates at ease. She advises and mentors candidates as thoughtfully as she serves her clients, offering practical insight and encouragement that extend well beyond individual searches. A dedicated mentor and community advocate, she continues to passionately support emerging professionals as they chart meaningful, value-driven career paths.