Manufacturing Finance Reporting Manager

Who we are: LECO has been engineering world-class laboratory instruments for over eight decades. From our home in St. Joseph, Michigan, our family-owned culture values trust, stability, and shared success. Our Accounting/Finance team is practical, collaborative, and hands-on.

Your Mission

• Own monthly close and financial statement preparation across domestic entities, foreign subsidiaries, and worldwide consolidation.
• Steer year-end audit activities in partnership with our external audit firm.
• Elevate internal controls and streamline accounting processes alongside a capable team.
• Deliver clear reports and insights to leadership that support decision-making.
• Provide financial guidance to executives and department heads across the business.
• Maintain cross-functional rhythm with Manufacturing, R&D, Service, and Marketing/Sales.
• Standardize ERP processes with international subsidiaries and ensure high-quality reporting.
• Troubleshoot data and system issues; implement preventative improvements.
• Recommend policy/process enhancements with measurable bottom-line impact.

Where You’ll Have Impact

• Consolidations: Accuracy and completeness of global results.
• Controls: Risk reduction and process reliability.
• Insights: Actionable analysis that informs operational choices.
• Collaboration: Strong bridges between Finance and operating teams.

Schedule & Reporting

Full-time, on site: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Reports to the Corporate Controller and supports both the Controller & VP of Finance.

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years in a manufacturing accounting/finance role.
• 3+ years of supervisory leadership.
• 3+ years working in a major ERP environment (Oracle, SAP Business One, or equivalent).
• Strong financial analysis skills; capable of translating data into recommendations.
• Composure and responsiveness when priorities change.
• Excellent communication across executives, plant personnel, and office teams.
• Organized, analytical, and solutions-oriented; adept at handling multiple complex tasks.
• Impeccable attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.
• Advanced Excel and proficiency across Microsoft Office.
• Professional discretion and confidentiality in all corporate matters.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting or Finance.
• CMA or CPA preferred/valued; not a requirement.

What Makes This Role Different

Broader exposure than a typical accounting seat: you’ll work side-by-side with operations, influence global processes, and shape systems that scale. If you’re energized by practical problem-solving in a manufacturing setting—and by making the close tighter and the story clearer—this is your next step.