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Senior Accounting Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Aleron
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Nov 13, 2026
Description Job Title: Senior Accounting Manager, Manufacturing Operations Location: Phoenix, AZ Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing Compensation: $126k - $154k + 15%/Year Schedule: 40 Hours/Week About the Opportunity: Are you an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and financial leadership? We're seeking a Senior Accounting Manager - Manufacturing Operations to oversee plant-level accounting, financial reporting, inventory valuation, and internal controls at a state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing facility in Arizona. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with operational leadership, drive financial performance, and help establish accounting processes as the facility scales, with the potential to progress into a Controller position. Why You'll Love Working Here: Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries. People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates. Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY What You'll Do: Oversee plant accounting operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities. Manage standard costing, cost rollups, manufacturing variance analysis, inventory valuation, work-in-progress (WIP), finished goods, and physical inventory processes. Partner with plant leadership, operations, engineering, and supply chain teams on budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure (CapEx) planning, and financial performance analysis. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, corporate accounting policies, and internal control standards while supporting internal and external audits. Drive continuous process improvements, financial automation, cost optimization, and operational efficiency while developing the accounting function as manufacturing operations expand. Job Requirements What You'll Bring: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance 8+ years of accounting/finance experience 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment. What Sets You Apart: Professional designation such CPA, CMA, or CFA Semiconductor or high-tech experience. Strong background in cost accounting and inventory accounting Demonstrate strong US GAAP technical accounting and internal controls knowledge Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and leadership skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office with advanced proficiency in Excel Semiconductor or high-tech Public company and SOX compliance experience Previous experience with financial systems (ERP such SAP/Oracle) Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check. 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