Accounting Manager

The Account Manager is a key member of Arning Companies’ Finance team, responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, maintaining financial accuracy, and supporting strategic financial decision-making. This role requires a strong leader who can guide a small accounting team, collaborate with cross-functional departments, and ensure adherence to accounting standards within a fast-paced manufacturing company. The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced accounting expertise, exceptional leadership capability, and strict attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership amp; Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Oversee workload distribution and ensure timely completion of accounting functions.
• Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with management teams across Operations, Procurement, and Project Management to support financial transparency and alignment.

Financial Accounting amp; Reporting

• Manage daily accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll review, job costing, reconciliations, and general ledger management.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and variance reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes with accuracy and timeliness.

Budgeting, Forecasting amp; Analysis

• Assist with annual budget preparation and quarterly financial forecasting.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership for operational decision-making.
• Monitor spending against budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support financial modeling and long-range planning initiatives.

Process Improvement amp; Controls

• Strengthen internal controls, financial procedures, and documentation.
• Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Contribute to system enhancements related to accounting software and reporting tools.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Strong proficiency in accounting systems (Sage or similar ERP experience preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred

• Experience in construction or manufacturing (job costing background strongly preferred).
• Experience with Sage, Procore Financials, or related construction/project accounting systems.

Competencies

• Leadership amp; Team Development
• Attention to Detail amp; Accuracy
• Financial Analysis
• Problem-Solving amp; Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Collaboration amp; Professional Communication
• Initiative amp; Ownership

Work Environment

• Office-based role with regular interaction across departments.
• Occasional visits to production facilities and modular construction sites.