Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Robert Half • Painesville, OH • 6h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting for a manufacturing environment in Painesville, Ohio. This role oversees close activities, financial analysis, and cost insights that help leadership understand business performance and make informed decisions. The position also partners closely with operations to strengthen profitability, maintain reliable financial data, and improve processes across the finance function.

Responsibilities:

Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting within established deadlines.

Prepare, review, and interpret financial statements and performance reporting, including revenue, margin, cash flow, and other operating measures.

Direct day-to-day accounting operations across payables, receivables, payroll, general ledger, and manufacturing-related accounting activities.

Manage cost accounting processes by analyzing standard and actual costs, inventory activity, production variances, and margin trends to support stronger business results.

Work closely with operations leaders to evaluate production costs, inventory movement, and key profitability drivers across the business.

Conduct internal reviews to identify financial risks, strengthen controls, and recommend practical improvements to accounting processes.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives within accounting and finance using data-driven analysis and internally developed solutions.

Maintain the accuracy and reliability of ERP financial information, including alignment between Infor XA or Mapics data and operational activity.

Provide leadership with decision support through forecasting assumptions, scenario analysis, and clear communication of financial impact.

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, uphold ethical accounting practices, and provide support during critical deadlines or urgent business needs outside standard hours when necessary.

Requirements - At least 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing environment.

A minimum of 2 years of experience leading or supervising accounting staff or processes.

Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory analysis, standard costing, actual costing, and variance review.

Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity with limited oversight.

Experience using historical cost information to support forecasting assumptions for materials, labor, and overhead.

Proven success improving accounting processes and resolving issues through independent analysis and practical problem-solving.

Familiarity with financial audits, internal controls, and maintaining compliance in a structured accounting environment.

Experience working with Infor systems, including Infor XA or Mapics, is preferred.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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