Lead Accountant

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Position Overview

Our client is a growing manufacturing company focused on producing advanced technology products with an emphasis on innovation, efficiency, and quality. They are seeking a Lead Accountant to play a key role in managing and scaling the accounting function.

This position is highly visible and offers the opportunity to take ownership of core accounting operations while driving process improvements across the organization. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role also provides the opportunity to partner cross-functionally and help build scalable processes to support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Oversee core accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, and cost accounting.

• Review and approve journal entries, including accruals, prepaid amortization, depreciation, and inventory-related entries.

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset schedules.

• Analyze manufacturing costs (labor, materials, overhead) to support pricing, margin analysis, and operational decision-making.

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation and cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) reporting.

• Monitor inventory balances, production variances, and material movements; investigate and resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain and enhance internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures.

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.

• Support and help lead the annual audit process, serving as a key liaison for external auditors.

• Mentor and guide junior accounting staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• Manufacturing and/or cost accounting experience strongly preferred.

• Proven ability to take ownership of processes and drive improvements.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting/ERP systems.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

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