ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Fully onsite role based in the Lake City, Georgia area
$100- $110K Plus Bonus
Company Overview
The Intersect Group is partnering with a privately held national food manufacturing organization that operates as a behind the scenes production and innovation partner to foodservice operators across the United States. The company focuses on delivering high quality consistent products that support customer growth while maintaining operational excellence. This organization is in an active phase of transformation and growth and offers an environment well suited for professionals who enjoy change problem solving and building strong financial processes.
Role Summary
The Accounting Manager will oversee core accounting operations financial reporting and compliance activities for a multi site manufacturing organization. This role is hands on and highly visible supporting month end close cash management cost accounting and internal controls. The position works closely with finance leadership plant operations and cross functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and scalable financial practices.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations including cash inventory accruals and lease accounting under ASC 842
• Support treasury activities including cash management bank reconciliations and oversight of inbound and outbound payments
• Partner with accounts receivable and accounts payable to ensure timely collections accurate disbursements and resolution of deductions and short pays
• Analyze manufacturing costs inventory balances and variances to support cost control working capital optimization and operational accountability
• Collaborate with department leaders and operations teams on budgeting forecasting and ongoing variance analysis
• Support banking compliance covenant reporting and coordination with external auditors and tax partners
• Assist with internal controls risk management activities insurance renewals and entity level compliance
Key Requirements
• Seven to ten years of progressive accounting experience including experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of cost accounting inventory accounting and working capital management
• Hands on experience with full cycle accounting and month end close
• Solid knowledge of GAAP including ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting
• Experience working with ERP systems and enterprise accounting platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Finance or a related field required Master’s degree preferred
• CPA or other relevant professional certification strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across operations and leadership teams
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast changing growth oriented environment
Why This Opportunity
This role offers meaningful visibility and impact within a growing manufacturing organization while maintaining confidentiality in the market. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in strengthening financial processes supporting growth initiatives and partnering closely with leadership during a period of transformation.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with a resume and contact information. A recruiter from The Intersect Group will reach out directly to discuss next steps.
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