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Job Title: Accounting Manager
Location: On Site - Fort Payne, AL
Salary: $90,000-$115,000
Skills: Accounting Manager, GAAP, Financial Reporting, Manufacturing, Inventory, CPA / MBA / CMA
About the Sporting Goods Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity:
This is a standout opportunity to step into a highly visible Accounting Manager role within a respected, multi-brand organization known for delivering large-scale physical products through a national operating footprint.
The business operates at the intersection of inventory, projects, installs, margins, and multi-location operations—making this role ideal for an accounting leader who wants to be close to the business, influence decisions, and see the real-world impact of their work.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a distributed finance team, promoting the company’s mission and values-based culture.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting and finance activities, including monthly closings, metric reporting, and capital expenditure tracking.
- Manage budgeting and forecasting processes, supporting strategic decision-making for the Distribution Group.
- Partner with senior management to drive performance toward organizational objectives.
- Analyze financial data to inform strategic business decisions.
- Oversee cash flow, working capital, and compliance with accounting, audit, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead information system projects to optimize business system processes and data analysis.
- Travel is up to 40% to office locations.
Must-Have Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience in distribution, construction, or similar operational environments
- Strong experience with inventory accounting, project/job accounting, and margin analysis
- Proven people leadership or team lead experience
- Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- MBA, CPA, and/or CMA certification.
- Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
- Background in project accounting and sales metrics reporting.
- Experience with PowerBI or other reporting dashboards.
- Knowledge of inventory, capital expenditures, and financial statement consolidations.
- Strong negotiation and mentoring skills.
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000