Accounting Manager - Manufacturing

Accounting Manager | Manufacturing

Malvern, PA | Onsite | $115,000–$140,000 + Bonus

We’re partnering with a well-established, manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its growing team.

The business has grown approximately 30% annually over the past two years and anticipates continued growth over the next several years. This role will oversee the financial operations of a major division representing approximately $25 million in revenue, with established customer relationships and long-term business commitments.

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing accounting professional ready to take ownership of a division’s financial performance while helping build and develop a small accounting team.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, manufacturing experience, and the confidence to communicate financial results to leadership. Initially, this is a hands-on role with significant individual contribution, with the opportunity to build out additional accounting support as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a major manufacturing division, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reporting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Monitor divisional cash flow and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Manage project-based cost accounting, including job costing, project profitability, and cost tracking.
• Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, reconciliations, and physical inventory processes.
• Maintain standard costing and analyze manufacturing variances, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, and inventory movements.
• Maintain accurate cost and expense information within the company’s ERP/MRP systems.
• Develop weekly and monthly financial and operational metrics for management.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with production, purchasing, operations, and materials teams to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
• Present financial results, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support ERP system enhancements, upgrades, implementation initiatives, and process improvements.
• Help scale the accounting function as the business grows, with the opportunity to hire and develop additional team members over the next one to two years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in cost accounting, project accounting, inventory costing, and manufacturing financial analysis.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

• A growing business: Join an organization experiencing significant expansion, with continued growth anticipated over the next several years.
• Meaningful ownership: Take responsibility for the financial operations of a major division rather than serving in a narrowly defined accounting role.
• Leadership potential: Help shape and grow the accounting team as the business expands.
• Long-term stability: Support an established business with long-standing customer relationships and significant ongoing work.
• Family-owned culture: Work in an organization where ownership values relationships, collaboration, and employee retention.
• Competitive compensation: $115,000–$140,000 base salary, plus a performance-based bonus.
• Flexible scheduling: 100% onsite in Malvern, PA, with flexibility around start and end times.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, education reimbursement, wellness programs, and career development opportunities.