Director of Accounting
Oakleaf Partnership, Syosset, NY, United States
Director of Accounting
Location:
Syosset, NY (On-Site) Reports to:
CFO Contract type:
Temp to perm Hourly rate:
$75 - $100 Industry:
Manufacturing
Overview A well-established and rapidly growing national manufacturing company is seeking a Director of Accounting to oversee accounting operations across multiple entities. This role will ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and support strategic decision-making in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position partners closely with Operations and Supply Chain leadership while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and reporting. This is a highly visible leadership role with responsibility for managing the close process and developing a high-performing accounting team.
Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Close Management Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple entities Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules Ensure proper revenue recognition, inventory valuation, accruals, and cost accounting treatment Partner with Plant Controllers to validate production results and manufacturing cost activity Accounting Operations Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Payroll accounting functions Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures Manage fixed asset accounting, leases, depreciation, and capital project tracking Ensure timely bank and balance sheet reconciliations Cost Accounting & Inventory Support standard costing, variance analysis, and physical inventory processes Partner with Operations on yield, scrap, labor, and overhead absorption analysis Review and validate BOMs, routings, and cost rolls Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis Support annual budgeting and periodic reforecasts Prepare KPI reporting, financial analysis, and variance commentary Provide decision-support for pricing, CAPEX, and operational initiatives Team Leadership & Development Lead and mentor the AP and AR teams (6 people) Establish KPIs and promote a culture of accountability and performance Drive cross-training and succession planning Cross-Functional Partnership Partner with plant managers, operations, and logistics teams Participate in S&OP and CAPEX review processes Lead root-cause analysis and financial modeling for manufacturing performance
Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility Strong GAAP knowledge and experience with consolidated financial statements Manufacturing or CPG experience required (food manufacturing preferred) Experience with cost accounting, inventory, and multi-entity environments ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, etc.) and advanced Excel skills Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment
Location:
Syosset, NY (On-Site) Reports to:
CFO Contract type:
Temp to perm Hourly rate:
$75 - $100 Industry:
Manufacturing
Overview A well-established and rapidly growing national manufacturing company is seeking a Director of Accounting to oversee accounting operations across multiple entities. This role will ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and support strategic decision-making in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position partners closely with Operations and Supply Chain leadership while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and reporting. This is a highly visible leadership role with responsibility for managing the close process and developing a high-performing accounting team.
Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Close Management Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple entities Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules Ensure proper revenue recognition, inventory valuation, accruals, and cost accounting treatment Partner with Plant Controllers to validate production results and manufacturing cost activity Accounting Operations Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Payroll accounting functions Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures Manage fixed asset accounting, leases, depreciation, and capital project tracking Ensure timely bank and balance sheet reconciliations Cost Accounting & Inventory Support standard costing, variance analysis, and physical inventory processes Partner with Operations on yield, scrap, labor, and overhead absorption analysis Review and validate BOMs, routings, and cost rolls Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis Support annual budgeting and periodic reforecasts Prepare KPI reporting, financial analysis, and variance commentary Provide decision-support for pricing, CAPEX, and operational initiatives Team Leadership & Development Lead and mentor the AP and AR teams (6 people) Establish KPIs and promote a culture of accountability and performance Drive cross-training and succession planning Cross-Functional Partnership Partner with plant managers, operations, and logistics teams Participate in S&OP and CAPEX review processes Lead root-cause analysis and financial modeling for manufacturing performance
Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility Strong GAAP knowledge and experience with consolidated financial statements Manufacturing or CPG experience required (food manufacturing preferred) Experience with cost accounting, inventory, and multi-entity environments ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, etc.) and advanced Excel skills Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment