Accounting Manager

Core Molding Technologies Inc. is a leading engineering materials company operating in 3 countries. We are far from ordinary. We have a highly diversified workforce that stresses the importance of its people with a focus on career development, team spirit and inclusion. Our organization is expanding and we are looking to hire an experienced Accounting Manager for our Corporate office in Columbus, OH . Excellent salary, bonus, benefits, relocation, matching 401K and stock purchase program.

Summary/Objective

The Accounting Manager is a corporate position and is responsible for overseeing the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of the organization’s accounting operations. This role serves as the owner of key financial processes, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable accuracy, cash management, and the review of capital expenditures and tooling accounting. The Accounting Manager will lead a team of senior accountants and AP/AR staff, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Additionally, this role involves managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for U.S. and Mexican operations, providing financial guidance to internal teams, and driving process improvements to enhance overall accounting efficiency and compliance.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage daily accounting and reporting of a public manufacturing company
• Supervise and delegate work within the accounting department
• Supervision of direct reports, two senior accountants and three accounts payable/accounts receivable
• Plan, organize, and coordinate month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes
• Responsible for timely and accurate month-end close of all U.S. plants and coordinating with Mexican controller for monthly closing of the Company’s Mexican operations
• Review of balance sheet and bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Review all sales and use monthly tax filings
• Perform monthly review and analysis of internal P&L’s
• Provide GL support and analysis to plant cost accountants
• Oversee capital projects and tooling projects as well as oversight of FAS fixed asset program. Primary responsibility is with the general accountants but manager will have to review for accuracy
• Ensure company compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and assist with interpretation and implementation of new accounting standards
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures and recommend accounting process improvements
• Provide accounting guidance to personnel in operations (plant management, engineers etc.)
• Assist in design and testing of new reports and changes to existing reports

Competencies

Operational Excellence, Disciplined Approach, Anticipates/Manages Complexity & Change, Leads & Develops Talent, Collaboration & Empathy, Customer Centric

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has direct reports of a team of Senior Accountants and Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Representatives and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees in that department.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional manufacturing office and shop floor environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position may occasionally require extended hours and/or weekend work.

Travel

Up to 10 - 15% required.

Required Education, Skills, And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 4 years of experience
• Prior supervisory experience
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activity streams
• Must have strong work commitment and drive to get the job done accurately and timely
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel
• Strong analytical skills

Preferred Education, Qualifications, And Experience

• CPA or CPA Track
• Public accounting and experience with SEC clients

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary with a performance-driven bonus program.
• Comprehensive health benefits to support you and your family.
• Generous 401(k) matching and an employee stock purchase program.
• Paid time off and holidays to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for growth and development.

Ready to Lead the Way?

Apply now to join our team and bring your expertise to a role where you’ll truly make an impact.