What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Ferretti Search?
Ferretti Search is delighted to partner with a growing manufacturing company to locate their next Accounting Manager.
- Location: Logansport, IN (Hybrid)
- Compensation: $95,000–$130,000 base annual bonus
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday
What’s in it for you?
- Clear Growth Path: This role is intentionally designed to grow into a multi-site Controller as the company expands.
- High-Impact Opportunity: Join a leadership team that values process improvement, strong financial discipline, and operational partnership.
- Manufacturing Focus: Work closely with plant operations, costing, and production teams to strengthen financial performance across the facility.
What will your day look like?
- Month-End Close: Lead month-end procedures, including journal entries, reconciliations, cost allocations, and financial reporting.
- Cost Accounting: Oversee standard costing, variance analysis, bill of materials, inventory valuation, and margin analysis.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate financial statements and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Cross-Functional Support: Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to drive accurate costing and improve financial visibility.
- Process & System Improvements: Evaluate and enhance accounting processes, internal controls, and ERP utilization.
- Future Controller Responsibilities: Gradually take on multi-site oversight as the company grows, expanding leadership, reporting, and operational influence.
Who are you?
- Experienced Accounting Professional: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- Cost Accounting Background: 5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment with strong hands-on cost accounting skills.
- Detail-Oriented & Analytical: Strong understanding of inventory processes, costing methodologies, and financial analysis.
- Growth-Minded: Ambitious professional seeking a path toward a multi-site Controller role.
- Systems Savvy: Proficient in ERP systems, Excel, and data analysis tools.
Application & Contact Information
If this role isn’t a perfect fit, that’s OK! Ferretti Search is actively recruiting accounting and finance professionals across the Midwest. Contact Chris Machon at cmachon@ferrettisearch.com to learn about more opportunities in the region.
Salary : $95,000 - $130,000