Director of Accounting (Manufacturing, Inventory & Cost)
Vaco, Atlanta, GA, United States
Director of Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting
Now recruiting on behalf of a large, multi-site, global manufacturing organization in Atlanta, GA to identify a Director of Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting. This leader will oversee global inventory accounting, plant financial performance, and cost management, while strengthening processes and controls across a complex operational footprint. The company offers stability, growth, hybrid flexibility and a great culture.
The Director of Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting leads all aspects of inventory and manufacturing accounting, partnering closely with plant operations and supply chain to ensure accurate costing, reliable reporting, and strong financial oversight. The role will also play a key part in improving and scaling inventory processes across multiple locations.
Responsibilities
Lead inventory accounting, including standard costing, valuation, and variance analysis
Oversee plant financials and provide insight into cost drivers, efficiency, and profitability
Monitor manufacturing activity and resolve costing or inventory discrepancies across sites
Strengthen internal controls and ensure SOX compliance across inventory processes
Drive consistency and scalability of inventory accounting practices globally
Serve as a key ERP finance partner, supporting reporting, process improvements, and system enhancements
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership
Qualifications
9-11+ years of experience in manufacturing, cost, or inventory accounting
Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; MBA helpful/preferred
CPA or CMA designation
Strong expertise in standard costing and inventory management within complex environments
Experience leading multi-site (ideally global) manufacturing operations
Hands‑on large ERP experience; ability to leverage reporting and data insights
Ability to travel 30-40%
Track record of job stability and career progression, including serving at the Director level
Note - considering Atlanta-based talent exclusively for this opportunity.
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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The Director of Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting leads all aspects of inventory and manufacturing accounting, partnering closely with plant operations and supply chain to ensure accurate costing, reliable reporting, and strong financial oversight. The role will also play a key part in improving and scaling inventory processes across multiple locations.
Responsibilities
Lead inventory accounting, including standard costing, valuation, and variance analysis
Oversee plant financials and provide insight into cost drivers, efficiency, and profitability
Monitor manufacturing activity and resolve costing or inventory discrepancies across sites
Strengthen internal controls and ensure SOX compliance across inventory processes
Drive consistency and scalability of inventory accounting practices globally
Serve as a key ERP finance partner, supporting reporting, process improvements, and system enhancements
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership
Qualifications
9-11+ years of experience in manufacturing, cost, or inventory accounting
Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; MBA helpful/preferred
CPA or CMA designation
Strong expertise in standard costing and inventory management within complex environments
Experience leading multi-site (ideally global) manufacturing operations
Hands‑on large ERP experience; ability to leverage reporting and data insights
Ability to travel 30-40%
Track record of job stability and career progression, including serving at the Director level
Note - considering Atlanta-based talent exclusively for this opportunity.
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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