Job Description
Job DescriptionLHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing manufacturing company. We are seeking a highly skilled Business Unit Accounting Manager to oversee the full scope of accounting operations for a key business unit within our manufacturing organization. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and driving cost efficiency through robust cost accounting practices. Job Title: Business Unit Accounting Manager Location: Fully Onsite Industry: Manufacturing Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000
Key Responsibilities
- Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage all aspects of accounting, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Cost Accounting:
- Develop and maintain standard costing systems.
- Analyze variances and provide actionable insights to improve cost efficiency.
- Partner with operations to monitor production costs and inventory valuation.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts; monitor performance against targets.
- Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with internal policies and SOX requirements; implement process improvements.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor accounting staff; foster a culture of accuracy and accountability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and finance teams to support business objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred.
- Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
- Cost Accounting expertise is mandatory-preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pay Details: $110,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year
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To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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