<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting for a manufacturing environment in Painesville, Ohio. This role oversees close activities, financial analysis, and cost insights that help leadership understand business performance and make informed decisions. The position also partners closely with operations to strengthen profitability, maintain reliable financial data, and improve processes across the finance function.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting within established deadlines.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and interpret financial statements and performance reporting, including revenue, margin, cash flow, and other operating measures.</p><p>• Direct day-to-day accounting operations across payables, receivables, payroll, general ledger, and manufacturing-related accounting activities.</p><p>• Manage cost accounting processes by analyzing standard and actual costs, inventory activity, production variances, and margin trends to support stronger business results.</p><p>• Work closely with operations leaders to evaluate production costs, inventory movement, and key profitability drivers across the business.</p><p>• Conduct internal reviews to identify financial risks, strengthen controls, and recommend practical improvements to accounting processes.</p><p>• Champion continuous improvement initiatives within accounting and finance using data-driven analysis and internally developed solutions.</p><p>• Maintain the accuracy and reliability of ERP financial information, including alignment between Infor XA or Mapics data and operational activity.</p><p>• Provide leadership with decision support through forecasting assumptions, scenario analysis, and clear communication of financial impact.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, uphold ethical accounting practices, and provide support during critical deadlines or urgent business needs outside standard hours when necessary.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced direct hire Credit Manager to oversee the full accounts receivable cycle for a manufacturing organization in Westlake, Ohio. This individual will play a key role in maintaining healthy receivables, evaluating customer credit exposure, and strengthening communication across sales and finance teams. The position is best suited for someone who can work independently, build strong customer relationships, and identify practical ways to improve credit and collection processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee day-to-day credit and collections activities across the full accounts receivable process, from reviewing open balances to supporting timely payment resolution.</p><p>• Monitor receivables aging and take proactive steps to reduce overdue balances while maintaining accurate account status and follow-up records.</p><p>• Evaluate customer creditworthiness, recommend credit limits, and place or release credit holds based on risk, payment behavior, and business needs.</p><p>• Partner closely with sales and internal stakeholders to address account issues, support customer decisions, and balance service with sound credit practices.</p><p>• Manage cash application oversight to help ensure incoming payments are posted correctly and customer accounts remain current and accurate.</p><p>• Build productive relationships with customers to resolve disputes, encourage timely remittance, and support long-term account health.</p><p>• Review existing workflows and recommend process enhancements that improve efficiency, reporting visibility, and use of available systems and tools.</p><p>• Support a sizable accounts receivable operation tied to a business with approximately $100 million in annual revenue, ensuring consistent credit discipline and collection follow-through.</p>
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on accounting leader to guide financial operations and ensure accurate, compliant reporting for the organization. This role will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen internal controls, and deliver timely insights that support informed business decisions. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the Director of Accounting will also collaborate across departments to improve processes, support growth, and build a high-performing team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to deliver accurate financial statements on schedule and in accordance with company policy and applicable standards.<br>• Oversee essential accounting functions such as the general ledger, payables, receivables, revenue accounting, and other technical or complex areas as needed.<br>• Evaluate financial performance, investigate variances and trends, and present meaningful analysis and recommendations to finance leadership.<br>• Establish, refine, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation, including adoption of updated accounting guidance when required.<br>• Build and monitor a strong internal control environment that protects company assets and supports reliable financial reporting.<br>• Coordinate audit and compliance activities by preparing documentation, supporting external reviews, and helping ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.<br>• Partner with finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning while identifying risks, opportunities, and key performance drivers.<br>• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including operations, sales, compliance, regulatory, IT, risk, and actuarial teams, to provide financial insight for business initiatives, pricing reviews, and reporting needs.<br>• Lead process improvement, automation, and financial system enhancement efforts, including support for platform upgrades such as OneStream, with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and data integrity.<br>• Recruit, coach, and develop accounting staff while setting clear expectations and promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.