Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Supervisor

Our client, a small but rapidly growing manufacturing consulting firm, is seeking a driven and detail-oriented accounting supervisor to join their expanding finance and operations team. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership and project managers across global offices while helping to shape the financial infrastructure of a dynamic organization. You'll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that values innovation, accountability, and professional growth.

Position Overview

The accounting supervisor will oversee the daily accounting operations and support strategic financial initiatives. This includes managing an administrative clerk, overseeing project accounting, billing, and receivables, and developing improved financial processes and reporting tools. The ideal candidate is both hands-on and forward-thinkingcomfortable working in a fast-paced environment and motivated by building scalable systems to support continued international growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor an administrative clerk, fostering accuracy, efficiency, and professional development.
• Manage project accounting and financial tracking, ensuring accurate reporting of chargeable hours, project budgets, and profitability.
• Oversee client invoicing, billing, and collections, working closely with project managers and managing directors to ensure timely and accurate billings.
• Oversee vendor payment processes, including review, approval, and accurate entry of bank transactions.
• Manage the expense reporting process for consultants and management team members, ensuring compliance and timely reimbursement.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business decisions, including project profitability analyses, cost modeling, and prospective employee compensation structures.
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions to ensure accurate allocation and billing of client-related expenses.
• Develop and implement a billing automation tool to streamline workflows and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and project profitability reports and presentations, highlighting key performance metrics and variances.
• Coordinate with leadership on project updates, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Assist with budget preparation, cash flow management, and internal controls.
• Support the implementation of best practices for accounting processes as the company continues its international expansion.
• Participate in system and process improvement initiatives to support scalability and efficiency.

Requirements Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (CPA or progress toward certification a plus). Three or more years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a project-based or professional services environment. Strong understanding of accounts receivable, billing, and revenue recognition principles. Proven ability to manage staff and collaborate effectively with operational teams. High level of proficiency with Excel and experience implementing or optimizing ERP / accounting software. Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and a proactive mindset.

Why Join

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing manufacturing consulting firm where you'll have a direct impact on building systems, improving processes, and influencing company-wide decision-making. You'll enjoy working with a great team, a supportive culture, and significant opportunities for career advancement as the organization continues to expand.