Accounting Manager

Come join Powerex, an industry leading provider of oil free compressed air and vacuum technology, where engineering excellence, innovation, and customer impact drive everything we do.

WHO WE ARE:

Powerex designs and builds oil free compressed air and vacuum systems used in environments where performance matters most, from hospitals and laboratories to transit systems, and advanced manufacturing operations. For more than three decades, our teams of engineers, technicians, and manufacturing professionals have partnered with customers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver highly reliable, application driven solutions.

As part of Marmon and Berkshire Hathaway, Powerex offers the stability of a well-capitalized organization combined with the agility of a growing business. Employees have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects, develop technical expertise, and build long term careers while contributing to systems that support critical infrastructure across multiple industries.

SUMMARY:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting for Powerex. This role manages a small team of professionals and serves as a key partner to plant leadership, finance, and the broader Marmon organization. The position plays a critical role in maintaining strong internal controls, supporting monthly close activities, and driving continuous improvement across accounting processes, systems, and compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate brings a hands-on leadership style, strong technical accounting expertise, and the ability to operate in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment while balancing operational needs with corporate reporting standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Lead and develop a small team of direct reports, including coaching, performance management, workload planning, and professional development.
• Close month, quarter, and annual financial periods
• Oversee daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and cost accounting activities.
• Ensure preparation of various financial and managerial reports. Highlight important items for management
• Prepare various reports for parent company and regulatory agencies as needed
• Coordinate between functional departments to derive a summarized annual financial plan and inter-period financial forecasts.
• Support internal and external audits by coordinating documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring timely resolution of findings.
• Maintain and strengthen internal control environments and ensure compliance with company policies, SOX requirements, and corporate accounting standards.
• Cost accounting functions
• Study profitability of new projects when associated with capital acquisition. Ensure accurate fixed asset
• and proper depreciation rates
• Drive process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, improve data accuracy, and enhance reporting capabilities through automation and system optimization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• BS Degree in Finance, Accounting, or other comparable business degree required, with 5-7 years accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Should possess a complete understanding of the accounting process and how the income statement and balance sheet interrelate. Should also possess a basic understanding of the business cycle and how various business processes effect income and balance sheet items
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with employees from other departments as well as employees above and below the direct chain of command
• Must have strong computer skills and the ability to create models for analysis and simulation
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills required. Experience with corporate reporting platforms a plus.