Senior Accountant

About the role

Finance & Operational Support

• Assist in developing, communicating, and analyzing financial plans, forecasts, and performance models for divisional business units.
• Monitor working capital, inventory levels, and asset utilization to support financial and operational objectives.
• Prepare financial analyses to support capital project evaluations, strategic initiatives, and business case development.
• Analyze variances, trends, and operational KPIs to provide actionable insights for department leaders.
• Support corporate compliance by implementing, monitoring, and reinforcing McWane financial policies and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying process efficiencies and supporting data-driven decision-making.

Accounting & Administration

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and revenue recognition processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of budget, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Maintain and enforce strong internal controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Assist in enhancing accounting processes through technology upgrades, ERP improvements, and system automation.
• Support treasury-related tasks, including cash management, banking activities, and coordination with the Credit function.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Finance organization.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Engineering, HR, and other departments to ensure alignment between financial objectives and business initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT and data analytics resources to improve financial reporting, dashboards, and data accessibility.
• Spend time in manufacturing and operational areas to understand processes, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure financial practices align with real-world operations.

Additional Duties

• Support safety and security procedures in both office and plant environments.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and development of finance and accounting staff.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Controller or General Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA certification preferred.
• 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and support operational execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 preferred).
• Ability to work in both office and industrial settings; some travel may be required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.