Bookkeeper/Accounting Manager - Manufacturing

Bookkeeper/Accounting Manager - Manufacturing - Gainesville, Ga

The Finance & Site Controller leads financial operations at a manufacturing site, ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and operational alignment with corporate standards. This role manages a small finance team, drives budgeting and forecasting processes, supports decision-making, and partners with site leadership to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.

Financial Compliance & Control

• Ensure compliance with financial procedures and Group policies
• Develop and maintain internal finance procedures, including spending authorizations
• Oversee site compliance with product flow, inventory, and internal controls
• Manage internal audits, self-audits, and external tax reviews
• Maintain adherence to corporate finance standards

Financial Reporting & Operations Management

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Present monthly financial reviews to site and regional leadership
• Coordinate external audits and compliance reporting
• Ensure reliability of standard costing and perform variance analysis
• Manage CapEx, inventory, cash, and fixed assets at the site level

Budgeting, Forecasting & Decision Support

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes
• Monitor budget vs actuals and provide actionable variance insights
• Support financial modeling, profitability analysis, and decision-ready analytics
• Validate post-launch program financials and track variances

Performance Management

• Drive key performance metrics aligned with company objectives
• Design dashboards to monitor production-to-plan and delivery performance
• Support cost optimization and productivity initiatives

Business Partnership

• Act as strategic partner to site leadership
• Contribute to site strategic planning and action plans
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, recommending solutions
• Monitor plant profitability and operational alignment

New Program Financial Oversight

• Join program launch teams and ensure financial data integration
• Monitor start-up performance vs business plan
• Validate post-launch program financials

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead a team of 45 (cost accountant, staff accountant, interns)
• Coach and develop finance team members
• Foster a culture of performance, curiosity, and cross-functional collaboration
• Enhance financial awareness across operational teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years experience with month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and accounting management
• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing
• Ability to commute to the site
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance