We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to oversee the wholesale accounting functions for a dynamic furniture manufacturing business in Newton, North Carolina. This role will manage accounting operations for domestic manufacturing plants and imported product lines, with total sales of approximately $225 million. The Director of Accounting will collaborate closely with plant controllers, operations teams, and corporate management to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective cost analysis. Responsibilities: • Lead the accounting operations for multiple manufacturing plants and imported product lines, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. • Develop and maintain standard costs for pricing products by analyzing material and manufacturing expenses. • Monitor production efficiencies and variances, proposing and supporting process improvement initiatives. • Prepare detailed monthly financial statements, including variance analyses, for review by operations and corporate leadership. • Collaborate with engineering and purchasing teams to accurately cost new products and review existing product costs. • Conduct financial data analysis to identify key business drivers and support informed decision-making. • Manage annual budgets and forecasts for manufacturing locations and cost centers. • Oversee inventory control processes, including cycle counts and audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. • Perform gross margin analysis to ensure inventories are accurately valued and meet compliance requirements. • Ensure robust financial controls and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance across all accounting operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA certification is preferred. • Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with strong expertise in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with the entire Microsoft Office suite. • Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and similar cost accounting systems. • Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and related financial controls. • Exceptional problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently present data to plant and corporate management. • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Newton, NC
onsite
Permanent
110000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to oversee the wholesale accounting functions for a dynamic furniture manufacturing business in Newton, North Carolina. This role will manage accounting operations for domestic manufacturing plants and imported product lines, with total sales of approximately $225 million. The Director of Accounting will collaborate closely with plant controllers, operations teams, and corporate management to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective cost analysis. Responsibilities: • Lead the accounting operations for multiple manufacturing plants and imported product lines, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. • Develop and maintain standard costs for pricing products by analyzing material and manufacturing expenses. • Monitor production efficiencies and variances, proposing and supporting process improvement initiatives. • Prepare detailed monthly financial statements, including variance analyses, for review by operations and corporate leadership. • Collaborate with engineering and purchasing teams to accurately cost new products and review existing product costs. • Conduct financial data analysis to identify key business drivers and support informed decision-making. • Manage annual budgets and forecasts for manufacturing locations and cost centers. • Oversee inventory control processes, including cycle counts and audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. • Perform gross margin analysis to ensure inventories are accurately valued and meet compliance requirements. • Ensure robust financial controls and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance across all accounting operations.
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