Accounting Manager

We are working with an established engineering and manufacturing company on the search for an Accounting Manager to run day-to-day accounting hands-on, own the close, and be the finance lead on site.

Location: On-site, Fitchburg, MA

Employment type: Full-time

Works with: Site General Manager (on site) and the company Finance team (off site)

About the company

Our client is an established, multi-site engineering and manufacturing company that designs and builds custom electro-mechanical products for customers in industrial, medical, and aerospace and defense markets. They work alongside their customers from early concept through full-rate production, pairing in-house design engineering with their own manufacturing floors, so engineers here see their work go from CAD to a shipped product. The company is investing in its engineering and quality teams and building one shared way of working across its sites.

About the role

The Accounting Manager leads and executes the daily accounting operations of the site while supporting the site General Manager and the company's Finance department. You will own the month-end close, financial reporting, the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and internal controls, and give the site accurate numbers it can make operating decisions on.

This is an individual contributor role. You will be hands-on in the day-to-day work and, at the same time, the person who leads the finance side of the business on site, working in a matrix with the off-site Finance team and the on-site General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage and actively participate in all day-to-day accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, fixed assets, and cash management.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

• Prepare, analyze, and report monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reporting.

• Perform and review account reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure accuracy of financial records.

• Support the Site General Manager and Finance leadership team through financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and operational finance initiatives.

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure compliance, and support audit readiness.

• Administer and optimize accounting processes within the company ERP, ensuring data integrity and adherence to established procedures.

• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and monthly variance analysis against plan and prior periods.

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and private equity stakeholders as required.

• Monitor working capital performance, including oversight of accounts receivable collections and accounts payable management.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Develop and document accounting procedures and best practices to improve operational efficiency and financial accuracy.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership teams to support business objectives.

Must-have qualifications

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

• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environment.

• Experience managing month-end close processes and financial reporting responsibilities.

• Direct experience using ERP systems required.

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.

• Extensive experience with General Ledger management, account reconciliations, AP/AR processes, and financial statement preparation.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

• Experience developing, maintaining, and improving internal controls.

• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to support operational leadership and executive management.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-have

• Experience supporting a private equity owned organization.

• Experience with Epicor ERP.

• CPA, or equivalent experience.

Additional requirements

• Ability to travel as business needs require.

• Due to ITAR and/or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Individual.

• Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check.

What we offer

• Ownership of the site's accounting and the lead finance seat on site, with a direct line to the General Manager.

• A comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision, company-paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.

• Paid sick leave, vacation, and company-paid holidays.

• A 401(k) with a company contribution.

It's ok if you don't check all the boxes. We hire for the capacity and the drive to learn and grow. If there is something you haven't done, but you are capable, please apply!

VoltForce does not work on a Corp-to-Corp (C2C) basis.