Accounting Manager

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager is a critical hands-on leadership role serving in a shared-services capacity across SAERTEX multiCom L.P. (80%) and SAERTEX USA LLC (20%). This position owns the full accounting function for both entities from daily transactional operations through monthly close financial reporting and audit management while maintaining strong alignment with the German headquarters on KPIs intercompany reconciliations and strategic financial planning.

This role is ideally suited for an experienced accounting professional with a strong US GAAP foundation manufacturing or production environment exposure and the hands-on mindset to work effectively in a mid-size fast-paced industrial organization with German ownership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

Prepare and deliver all financial reports including income statements balance sheets intercompany reconciliations and analytical reports tailored to various audiences

Manage the general ledger journal entry postings payroll entries and accruals

Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions

Lead monthly close cycles ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all period-end processes

Maintain comprehensive internal controls designed to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with US GAAP

Banking Cash & Tax

Manage all banking transactions banking approvals cash management and cash flow oversight

Authorize and sign checks; serve as primary signatory for financial transactions

Handle Sales and Use Tax reporting and filing across all applicable jurisdictions

Audit Compliance & HQ Interface

Serve as primary contact for financial audits; coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals to provide required documentation

Collaborate with the German headquarters on financial matters including month-end KPI reporting intercompany balances and group reporting requirements

Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements across both entities

Production Finance & Strategic Support

Gather and analyze production key figures; support manufacturing cost analysis and variance reporting

Support inventory management valuation and related P&L impact analysis (experience in inventory development and valuation a plus)

Contribute to commercial planning budgeting and forecasting in a production environment

Participate in strategic planning together with Senior Management

Qualifications Required

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience

Strong US GAAP knowledge and hands-on application

Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment

Proficiency with SAP FI and CO modules

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook)

Hands-on work style with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills

Self-motivated detail-oriented and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy

Qualifications Preferred

Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

Experience with SAP MM (Materials Management) and PP (Production Planning) modules

Background in inventory development valuation and P&L impact analysis

Prior experience in a DACH-owned (German Austrian or Swiss) U.S. subsidiary

Familiarity with German reporting standards or group reporting in a multinational environment

What We Offer

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience

Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

Paid time off and company holidays

Stable growing organization with strong global backing and a long-term investment horizon

A collaborative environment that bridges German engineering culture with American business practice

About Our Culture

At SAERTEX USA and SAERTEX multiCom we value precision integrity and long-term thinking qualities rooted in our German heritage and carried into everything we do in North Carolina. We are a team that takes pride in the quality of our products and the rigor of our processes while fostering a collaborative and respectful workplace where people are trusted to lead their domains. If you bring strong professional standards and enjoy working at the intersection of manufacturing finance and international business you will find a meaningful home here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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