Accounting Manager

SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager is a key member of the Division Accounting team and reports directly to the Divisional Controller. This role is responsible for supporting the integrity and accuracy of the division’s financial reporting while maintaining strong internal controls and sound accounting practices.

The position combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with oversight of transactional processes and one direct report. The ideal candidate is proactive, detailed oriented professional who thrives under deadlines, embraces automation and continuous improvement, and is committed to strong internal controls and reliable financial reporting in a publicly traded manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (in addition to other duties as assigned)

• Lead key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure accuracy and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and complex accounting transactions in accordance with US GAAP.
• Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure proper documentation and review controls are executed.
• Assist the Divisional Controller in preparing schedules supporting divisional and consolidated financial reporting, including Division’s Financial Statements.
• Maintain and enhance internal control procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements
• Support SOX compliance activities, including documentation, control execution, and coordination with internal and external auditors.
• Support internal and external audit requests and assist with required documentation. Identify and remediate control gaps through process improvement initiatives.
• Lead the divisions working capital management by owning the end-to-end Order-to-Cash cycle, including customer invoicing, cash application and collection strategy.
• Supervise the Accounts Payable Specialist and oversee Procure-to-Pay operations, ensuring strong internal controls, proper approval workflows, and timely, accurate disbursements.
• Continuously evaluate AR and AP workflows to enhance automation, improve cash flow performance, and strengthen control discipline.
• Ensure proper documentation and approval workflows are maintained within the ERP system
• Ensure control effectiveness and adherence to corporate accounting policies within a publicly traded company environment.
• Identify automation opportunities within the ERP system to strengthen control efficiency.
• Support procurement card administration and ensure policy compliance.
• Support inventory accounting, standard cost updates, and variance analysis in partnership with Operations.
• Monitor inventory-related controls, including cycle counts and reserves.
• Perform financial analysis of various business issues as requested, using Excel models.
• Develop and maintain appropriate administrative and accounting practices and procedures to ensure the integrity of the Division’s system of internal accounting controls and to promote efficiency (one touch concepts) and informational accuracy to internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience; manufacturing experience preferred
• MBA/CPA is a plus
• Experience working within an ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar) required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Direct supervision, training, and performance oversite of the Accounts Payable Specialist.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to walk up/down stairways without assistance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates primarily in an office environment within a manufacturing setting. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

We believe a workforce with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences helps us reach our goals and realize our full potential. We may have different ways of approaching problems, but we solve them together with a focus on our Core Values of Integrity, Responsiveness, Respect and Passion.

SIFCO Forge has a very competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with an exceptional company match.

If you need assistance with the application process due to a disability, please email Applications@sifco.com.