Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Job Description:

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite)
Reports to: Finance Controller
Role Type: Individual Contributor – Manufacturing Finance

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will serve as the local finance lead for U.S. manufacturing operations, partnering closely with operations, supply chain, and leadership while coordinating daily with a remote accounting team. This role requires strong knowledge of technical accounting, sound judgment, and the ability to translate operational activity into accurate financial results.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual will own key areas including inventory accounting, cost and gross margin analysis, cycle count governance, payroll reconciliation, and month-end close leadership, while driving continuous process improvement and strong internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Lead and coordinate the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
• Review and approve journal entries related to inventory, cost of goods sold, payroll, accruals, and reserves
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the remote accounting team
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal controls
• Maintain strong close discipline, documentation, and audit trail

Inventory & Cost Accounting (Manufacturing-Focused)

• Own inventory accounting and reconciliation between sub-ledger and general ledger
• Lead and govern cycle count processes across four manufacturing sites, including:
  • Policy implementation
  • Review of count results and adjustments
  • Coordination with operations and supply chain
• Review inventory adjustments, reserves, and excess & obsolete analysis
• Partner with operations to resolve inventory variances and process gaps

Costing, Gross Margin & Operational Analysis

• Review daily job closing results and production cost activity
• Oversee standard cost vs. actual cost analysis and manufacturing variances
• Perform detailed gross margin analysis by part, customer, and product line
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting margins and operational performance
• Support monthly forecasting and budget activities related to manufacturing costs

Audit, Controls & Process Improvement

• Assist with annual financial audit and tax return preparation
• Ensure documentation meets internal control and audit requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements in close, inventory, and costing workflows

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration

• Coordinate daily with a remote accounting team to ensure accurate execution and timely handoffs
• Provide guidance, review, and escalation support for offshore accounting activities
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, IT, and FP&A to support business objectives

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Proven experience in manufacturing accounting, including inventory and cost accounting
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment
• Advanced Excel skills: strong experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing environments
• Exposure to standard costing, cycle counts, and inventory controls
• Experience working with offshore or shared service accounting teams
• Prior audit interaction experience

Compensation

• This is an Exempt position.
• Salary Range: $97,000-$107,000

Key Competencies

• Manufacturing & cost accounting expertise
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Ownership mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to partner effectively with non-finance teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Continuous improvement orientation

All Job Posting Locations (Location)

Seattle

Remote Type

On-Site

EEO Statement

Boyd Corp is an equal opportun