Accounting Manager

3 weeks ago

Cary, United States Vaco Full time
Accounting Manager
Location: Hybrid, Cary, NC (2-3 days per week in the office)

A growing, private equity-backed manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its Finance & Accounting team. This hybrid role is based in Cary, NC, and offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for collaboration, professional growth, and process improvement. The company is highly acquisitive and poised for continued expansion, providing a fast-paced yet balanced work culture.

Position Summary:
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing financial operations and reporting for designated plants and business units, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements. This role involves partnering with plant leadership, driving process improvements, and contributing to the company's financial success. The Accounting Manager will also play a key role in supporting audits, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. This role currently manages one team member, with plans to expand to two direct reports in the near future.

Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and analyze financial statements for assigned plants, including income statements and balance sheets.
Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Create and review journal entries and complex reconciliations for accounts such as inventory, obsolescence, and accrued expenses.
Collaborate with plant managers to identify cost-saving opportunities and maximize profitability.
Assist with the development and management of annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
Analyze financial data to provide actionable insights and recommendations to management.
Review and analyze variances between actual results and budgeted targets, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Support external audit processes by preparing financial data and coordinating with auditors.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements, addressing key accounting issues in partnership with corporate teams.
Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance function.
Partner with materials management teams to ensure timely and accurate processing of material transactions and maintain cycle-counting processes.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of financial reporting systems and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
5+ years of experience in roles such as Accounting Manager, Cost Accountant, or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial analysis.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and plant leadership.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated, with strong time management and organizational skills.
Leadership experience with a focus on driving results and fostering team development.
Professional certification (e.g., CPA) is a plus but not required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, JD Edwards) is preferred.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportive team in a company that values work-life balance. With recent and upcoming acquisitions, this position provides exciting challenges and opportunities for professional growth. The Accounting Manager will work closely with executive leaders and plant managers, driving impactful financial decisions and improvements.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package, aligned with experience and qualifications.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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