Aegis has partnered with a manufacturing company in the Madison, IN area who is looking to add an Accounting Manager to their team!

This is a direct hire role that comes with a full host of benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k match!

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations within a manufacturing environment, including cost accounting, inventory controls, financial reporting, and month-end close. This role ensures accurate financial data to support operational decision-making and drives compliance with GAAP and internal controls. The ideal candidate has strong experience in manufacturing accounting, standard costing, and ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR oversight, payroll coordination, and fixed assets
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Oversee cost accounting functions including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
• Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and partner with operations to drive cost improvements
• Maintain and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Reconcile inventory and support cycle counts and physical inventory processes
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and KPI dashboards
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Support audits (internal and external) and tax filings
• Lead and develop accounting staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA or CMA preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of standard costing and inventory accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, NetSuite, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Experience

• Experience in high-volume or multi-site manufacturing
• Experience working closely with plant operations leadership
• Background in lean manufacturing environments
• Exposure to SOX compliance (if applicable)

Work Environment

• Office setting within a manufacturing facility
• Occasional time spent on production floor for inventory and operational support