Accounting Director

One of Accountants One’s best client relationships has a newly-created, Director-level role available. This is an exciting time to join a company just after a large acquisition and help build out a team as they integrate. The management team this role will join is outstanding, and this is a great opportunity to make an impact on a $3 billion organization.

This role will lead and develop a team of Plant and Regional Controllers as they lead plant-level financial operations with a focus on inventory costing, manufacturing performance, and internal controls within a SAP environment. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance to ensure accurate inventory valuation, drive profitability insights, and support data-driven decision making.

• Own standard cost development and cost roll processes within SAP
• Analyze BOMs, routings, labor/overhead rates, and production variances
• Monitor and reconcile inventory across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Deliver actionable insights on plant performance, cost drivers, and margin improvement
• Maintain strong internal controls over inventory transactions and ensure SOX compliance
• Support audits and lead inventory reserve analysis, including excess and obsolete stock
• Serve as SAP FI/CO and MM subject matter expert for manufacturing and inventory accounting
• Drive accuracy in master data, costing runs, and production order settlement
• Partner with IT and business teams on system enhancements and process improvements
• Manage monthly close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Prepare clear financial reporting and support strategic initiatives such as new product launches, capital projects, and operational improvements

The position leads and develops a team of accounting and SAP professionals, while building strong cross-functional partnerships and providing guidance to plant teams on financial processes and cost flows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
• 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing, cost accounting, or operations finance
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP FI/CO and MM, including costing and production settlement, is highly preferred
• Deep understanding of standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing operations
• Experience with SOX controls, audit support, and process documentation
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate data into insights
• Experience in multi-plant or global manufacturing environments required
• Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or BlackLine is a plus
• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar) is highly valued

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