Manufactured Solutions Accounting Manager
interstates
Sioux Falls, SD
Finance
Job Score
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Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates
At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.
Strong financial insight can make a meaningful difference in how manufacturing teams manage costs, inventory, capacity, and performance. As the Manufactured Solutions Accounting Manager, you’ll lead the accounting team supporting manufacturing operations while partnering closely with leaders to turn financial information into actionable business insights. This role offers the opportunity to influence operational decisions, improve financial processes, develop people, and help drive the continued performance of Manufactured Solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the accounting team supporting Manufacturing, establishing consistent processes and standards across teams and locations
- Develop and coach manufacturing accounting staff through ongoing feedback, training, and growth opportunities
- Evaluate accounting processes and system workflows to improve efficiency, controls, and visibility
- Own the month-end close process for manufacturing, including review of financial results, key schedules, and supporting analysis
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining the integrity of financial data and systems
- Provide meaningful analysis of manufacturing performance, including KPIs, inventory, overhead, and other key business drivers
- Lead product-level financial reporting, including margin analysis, cost tracking, and variance explanations
- Lead cash flow management through forecasting, timely billing, collections, payables, and coaching teams on cash-impacting decisions
- Lead forecasting and financial planning processes for manufacturing operations, providing accurate and timely visibility to leadership
- Partner with operations leaders on inventory management strategies that balance production needs, cash flow, and operational efficiency
- Support audits, internal controls, compliance requirements, and related reporting
- Partner with other accounting leaders to promote consistent standards across the Accounting Home Base
Knowledge & Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field
- 5–7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial practices within a manufacturing environment
- Experience leading and developing accounting teams
- Strong financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management skills
- Experience with inventory, product costing, margin analysis, and financial performance reporting
- Ability to translate financial information into meaningful insights that support operational and business decisions
- Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
- Experience with process improvement, financial systems, and internal controls
Location
Sioux Falls, SD; Sioux Center, IA; or Omaha, NE are preferred locations. Hybrid work may be considered for the right candidate who is located near an Interstates regional office.
Travel
10–15% travel is expected.
Benefits You Can Depend On
In addition to highly competitive pay and quality benefits, Interstates strives to offer opportunities for education and career development, empowering you to have a career that’s built to last. Some of our benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- Bonus incentives
- 401(k)
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- PTO and Holiday Pay
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Advancement Opportunities
What You Should Know Before You Apply
Interstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see our Privacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice.
Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.
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