Manufactured Solutions Accounting Manager

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