Accounting Manager Consultant

As an Accounting Manager, you will bring deep expertise in manufacturing accounting, strong technical accounting skills, and a passion for process improvement. You will play a key role in the month-end close, inventory accounting, operational support, and internal controls, helping us scale our accounting operations for continued growth.

Perform and / or review account reconciliations in Blackline or similar tools, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Participate in month-end close activities, including journal entry preparation and review with adherence to internal control practices.

Own key components of manufacturing accounting, including inventory analysis (Raw Materials, WIP, Finished Goods), inventory variances, PIO, and cycle count reconciliations.

Work extensively with Excel to create pivot tables, perform v-lookups, and analyze large sets of data for financial insights.

Engage in data loads and reporting using HFM; experience performing HFM data loads is a strong bonus.

Assist in maintaining the general ledger, ideally with prior experience in Sage, Great Plains, or JD Edwards.

Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and finance teams to ensure accurate cost accounting and financial reporting.

5+ years of recent operational accounting experience, particularly in a manufacturing or product-based environment.

Solid understanding of inventory accounting, including RM, WIP, FG, and related variance analysis.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, v-lookups, and data analysis.

Hands-on experience with HFM; data load experience is a strong plus.

Prior use of Blackline (or similar account reconciliation tools) for preparation and / or review of reconciliations.

Strong understanding of internal controls and financial close processes; prior public company experience is not required but comfort with SOX-like controls is expected.

Experience with Sage, Great Plains, or JD Edwards, with preference given to Sage or Great Plains.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a growing, dynamic environment.

Ability to be onsite in Ann Arbor 1 day / week (Monday) and Thursdays during month / quarter close

Variety of workplace arrangements including hybrid, remote, onsite.

Compensation commensurate with employee qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market, and operational factors.

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase plan, Professional development program, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required)

An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies, and qualities that set our team apart.

As a next-generation human capital firm, we connect the best talent in the market to execute transformation and high-value projects for our global clients-solving problems in the areas of Business Transformation, Governance, Risk and Compliance, and Technology and Digital Innovation.

Our unique consulting model allows you the radical flexibility and control you demand in the "Now of Work," enabling you to define your career path based on your expertise, passion, desire to travel, work environment and life stage. At RGP, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical underpinnings of our shared values. We recognize diversity as a strength that is cultivated through our culture, our people, and our business.

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.

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