An Accounting Manager is needed on a direct hire basis for a leading, national food manufacturing corporation based in the Bronx. The Accounting Manager will primarily focused on supporting corporate accounting operations and corporate decision-making through robust process oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.
Details:
- Salary range is between $130k-$150k+bonus
- Hybrid/ REMOTE work schedule
- Excellent medical/ dental/ vision benefits and retirement plans
- Ample vacation/ sick/ PTO
Responsibilities:
- Act as the financial liaison between plant operations and corporate finance, providing insight into financial performance, cost drivers, and operational KPIs.
- Oversee cost accounting processes including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation across multiple manufacturing sites.
- Support the preparation and review of plant-level PLs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with GAAP and corporate policies.
- Analyze manufacturing trends and operational metrics to identify risks and opportunities for cost savings and process improvement.
- Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain leadership on productivity initiatives, capital investment planning, and working capital management.
- Lead or support continuous improvement projects related to systems, reporting, and automation.
- Support the month-end and year-end close process.
- Assist with internal and external audit requirements, ensuring strong controls and documentation are in place.
- Provide leadership and guidance to junior accountants or analysts where applicable.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree is required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred but not required.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial operations experience, ideally within a large-scale food or CPG manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, standard cost systems, and inventory management.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent); advanced Excel skills required.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
