Accounting Manager

Insight Global • Nashville, TN • 1h ago

Job Description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of the plant, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and strict adherence to internal controls. The primary focus of this role is to serve as the critical strategic link between regional operations and Corporate Headquarters, spearheading accounting system migrations and ensuring all local financial data aligns seamlessly with corporate standards. This role involves managing budgeting, cost accounting, and tax reporting, while fostering a high-performance team environment focused on transparency, data integrity, and accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting and Corporate Compliance

Prepare accurate financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual) in compliance with GAAP/IFRS and Corporate-mandated reporting structures.

Act as the primary financial liaison to Corporate Headquarters, ensuring that plant-level performance reviews reflect absolute data integrity and "Single Source of Truth" reporting.

Support corporate finance and audit teams by proactively addressing internal control gaps and implementing audit recommendations.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Planning

Collaborate on budget preparation and provide granular data for budget analyses under the guidance of corporate finance goals.

Monitor budget variances and recommend corrective actions to meet both plant-level and company-wide objectives.

Cost Management & Process Efficiency

Allocate costs appropriately to departments or projects, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Identify and flag operational inefficiencies or overhead cost leaks to protect the organization's bottom line.

Work with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies that drive unnecessary costs.

Fixed Asset Management

Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate recording of acquisitions and depreciation in compliance with corporate capitalization policies.

Conduct periodic fixed asset reconciliations and physical verifications.

Sales Tax and Property Tax Reporting

Ensure accurate and timely filing of sales and property tax returns, maintaining 100% compliance with federal, state (TN), and local regulations.

Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure that tax filings are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.

Accounting System Implementation

Lead and manage the migration of local accounting data into the Corporate ERP system to enhance operational visibility and efficiency.

Collaborate with IT and corporate teams to ensure smooth system integration, data migration integrity, and testing.

Provide training and support to accounting team members on new system functionalities and best practices.

Advanced Database Management & Data Forensics

Leverage strong database management skills to handle large datasets related to financial reporting, inventory control, and tax filings.

Implement effective database controls to ensure data accuracy and integrity, performing regular data audits to support corporate decision-making.

Team Leadership and Accountability

Supervise and mentor accounting team staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional skepticism, and accountability.

Identify training needs and develop succession plans to build a high-potential talent pipeline.

Internal Controls and Audit Support

Execute the implementation of internal controls as directed by corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

Maintain a comprehensive, transparent audit trail for all financial transactions

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, preferably in manufacturing.

ERP Expertise: Strong experience in accounting system implementation/migration (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is highly preferred.

Technical Proficiency: Advanced database management skills (such as Excel Power Query, SQL, large dataset handling) are essential.

Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of GAAP; experience in multi-state sales tax and property tax reporting.

Professional Skepticism: The ability to identify data inconsistencies and enforce corporate standards in a decentralized environment.

Communication: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to report to high-level stakeholders. - Significant experience with ERP systems and data migration projects is a high priority.

CPA, CMA, or other professional certifications are a plus.

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