Accounting Manager

Date Posted	November 17, 2025
Industry	General Accounting
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified
Website	https://www.blodgett.com/

Description:

Description

Accounting Manager 

About the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced and meticulous Accounting Manager to lead the operational accounting function across two separate divisions within our organization. This is a critical, senior-level role, working directly with the Controller. This position offers a significant opportunity for growth and career advancement. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in core operational functions (AR, AP, and Balance Sheet control) while overseeing complex areas like manufacturing cost accounting, revenue recognition, and project accounting. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the accounting team responsible for the daily execution of operational accounting tasks.
• Direct the daily operational accounting cycle, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Fixed Asset Management across both divisions.
• Manage the monthly and year-end close process, including the preparation and detailed review of all Balance Sheet account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Oversee the organization's cost accounting systems, ensuring accurate classification of expenditures and the calculation of product/project costs.
• Ensure compliance with complex accounting standards, with specific expertise required in revenue recognition (ASC 606) and project accounting.
• Analyze and report on key cost variances and trends, providing data in support of financial reporting and business decision-making.
• Contribute to departmental budgeting, strategic planning efforts, and the implementation of procedural improvements.

Qualifications and Essential Functions

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field (required).
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressive, post-graduate accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in core operational accounting: Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Balance Sheet reconciliations, and Fixed Asset management, alongside expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, software revenue recognition, and project accounting.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, direct, and develop other employees, with prior supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving, and detail orientation; ability to manage complex tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly to both technical and executive audiences.
• Personal Attributes: Highly organized, ethical, and capable of fostering a collaborative team environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 

We Offer: A supportive and team-oriented environment, significant growth opportunity, competitive salary, health, dental and vision plans, 401k and ROTH with company match, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and a sign-on bonus.

Note: This job description is general, and management may assign other duties. Blodgett is a subsidiary of the Middleby Corporation. 

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