Job Description
Job Description
A Macomb County-based global defense contract manufacturer is seeking a skilled Accounting Manager to join its team. This key leadership position will oversee the company’s accounting operations and play a critical role in financial planning, reporting, and execution during an exciting growth phase for the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Supervisory Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of two accounting professionals, ensuring their development and performance align with organizational goals.
- Month-End Close: Lead the month-end close process and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare, analyze, and refine annual budgets and forecasts, contributing to strategic business decisions.
- Reporting: Provide in-depth financial reports and insights to executive leadership, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
- Integration Support: Act as a key partner in system integrations, leveraging experience to streamline processes and improve outcomes.
- DoD (Department of Defense) Compliance: Support accounting and reporting processes while adhering to DoD requirements (experience in this area is highly preferred).
- Systems Expertise: Work with Microsoft Dynamics (preferred) or similar ERP systems to optimize accounting workflows.
- Growth Support: Leverage a proven track record of successfully leading and adapting companies through periods of growth, ensuring stability and scalability in accounting processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA is a plus.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting experience; defense or manufacturing industry background is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, managing and supervising a small team.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Experience with systems integration, with a preference for Microsoft Dynamics ERP.
- Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and reporting standards is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills, with the proven ability to manage the complexities of a growing organization.
Key Attributes:
- Detail-oriented problem solver with strong organizational and management skills.
- Adaptability to work effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build collaborative relationships across departments.
About the Company:
Our client is a leader in the dynamic global defense manufacturing space, committed to delivering innovative and reliable solutions to its partners. They are currently navigating an exciting period of growth and are seeking leadership that can ensure stability while advancing their strategic objectives.
• Proven experience in accounting management or supervisory roles.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and auditing processes.
• Proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial statements, including consolidated reports.
• Expertise in budgeting and forecasting methodologies.
• Familiarity with the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) is a plus.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification is preferred.