<p><strong>Accounting Professionals: Has Your Role Become More About Reporting the Numbers Than Driving the Business?</strong></p><p>Many accounting professionals in manufacturing are excellent at month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</p><p>The challenge? Too few roles allow you to truly influence operations, challenge assumptions, improve margins, and help leadership make better business decisions.</p><p>I&#39;m partnering on a manufacturing Accounting Manager opportunity with a growing manufacturing organization that recently acquired a Midwest operation and is investing heavily in process improvements, operational visibility, and future ERP transformation.</p><p>This isn&#39;t a role where you&#39;re buried in journal entries all day.</p><p>✅ Partner directly with plant leadership and operations</p><p> ✅ Own cost accounting, inventory analysis, and manufacturing financial insights</p><p> ✅ Help drive profitability and identify cost-saving opportunities</p><p> ✅ Play a key role in an upcoming ERP/SAP implementation</p><p> ✅ Influence business decisions through analytics and operational reporting</p><p> ✅ Work closely with a highly collaborative Controller who wants this person to become her trusted business partner</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Someone Might Consider a Conversation</strong></p><p>Many professionals reach a point where they want more visibility, influence, and business partnership opportunities—not just additional accounting tasks.</p><p>If you&#39;re currently successful where you are but would be interested in learning about a role that offers meaningful operational exposure, leadership interaction, and long-term growth potential, I&#39;d welcome a confidential conversation.</p><p>&#128205; On-site opportunity in Western Iowa</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p><strong>What They&#39;re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Manufacturing accounting experience</li><li>Cost accounting and inventory expertise</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>CPA (active, inactive, or pursuing) preferred</li><li>Ability to communicate with both finance and operations teams</li><li>Someone who enjoys asking questions, digging into data, and improving processes</li></ul><p><br></p>

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