Head of Accounting & Finance

@ GHJ

Head of Accounting & Finance

Posted 1 month ago

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About the job

GHJ Search provides accounting and finance professionals nationwide. The role oversees accounting functions, financial reports, and internal controls for a manufacturing firm.

Requirements

  • Experience in accounting operations
  • Financial reporting expertise
  • Leadership skills
  • GAAP knowledge

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Minimum 2 years in manufacturing

Full job description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

The Head of Accounting & Finance will oversee all accounting functions, financial reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls for a our client, a growing manufacturing company in Gwinnett County.

This role partners closely with operations and executive leadership to drive profitability, improve processes, and ensure financial accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all accounting operations, including general ledger, AR/AP, payroll, and fixed assets
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Manage cost accounting functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
  • Partner with operations to analyze production costs, margins, and efficiency metrics
  • Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and financial models
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and external regulations
  • Coordinate audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors
  • Drive process improvements and ERP system optimization
  • Supervise and mentor accounting staff

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

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