Accounting Manager

Location: North St. Paul, MN
Salary: $100k-$125K

Position Summary

Pathway Talent Partners is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager will lead key areas of the accounting function and support the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial information across the organization. Responsibilities will span month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, transactional accounting, financial reporting, and analysis.

This individual will also contribute to budgeting, forecasting, planning, and audit-related activities while partnering with leaders across the business to provide meaningful financial insight and support decision-making. This is a visible, hands-on role well suited for an accounting professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with broader business partnership. Manufacturing experience and the ability to work effectively across functions will be valuable in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals, creating clear expectations and strong accountability.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, reconciliations, cash activity, and financial reporting.
• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial results.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and ongoing analysis of business performance.
• Partner with operational leaders to understand manufacturing costs, trends, and areas of opportunity.
• Maintain strong accounting controls and support audit and compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen processes, improve efficiency, and enhance accounting systems.
• Serve as a hands-on financial partner to leaders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated experience leading and developing an accounting team.
• Strong background in general accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and strong Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or a similar operational environment.
• Exposure to cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing-related financial analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial process or systems improvements.
• Experience supporting financial audits.
• CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus.