Senior Accountant - Manufacturing

Senior Accountant - Manufacturing

Location: New Berlin, Wisconsin, USA

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant - Manufacturing to join their finance team based in New Berlin, Wisconsin, supporting a complex cross-border business operating across the USA and Canada.

This is a senior-level role suited to a highly experienced accounting professional with strong technical expertise in manufacturing or construction environments and proven experience working within multi-state and international tax structures.

The successful candidate will take ownership of key accounting functions within a high-volume manufacturing and distribution business, involving significant cross-border shipping of goods, components, and finished products between the USA and Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including Accounts Payable, General Ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Manage financial reporting within a manufacturing environment with cross-border USA/Canada transactions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and Canadian tax regulations, including sales tax, GST/VAT, and other applicable obligations.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for senior leadership.
• Work closely with operations and production teams to understand inventory flows, cost accounting, and manufacturing-related financial data.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain accuracy across financial systems and reporting tools.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 10 years' experience in senior-level accounting roles.
• CPA or CMA (Certified Public Accountant / Certified Management Accountant) qualification required.
• Strong understanding of USA multi-state tax regulations and Canadian tax frameworks.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing, construction, or similar high-volume operational environment.
• Strong exposure to cross-border sales, logistics, shipping, or component distribution businesses.
• Hands-on experience managing Accounts Payable, reconciliations, and core accounting processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial modelling and reporting).
• Strong experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) is essential.

If you are an experienced Senior Accountant with strong manufacturing exposure, CPA/CMA qualification, and cross-border tax and reporting expertise, we would like to hear from you.

Please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to speak with Nick for more information.