Manufacturing & Distribution Senior Manager, Mid Market Outsourcing

Senior Manager, Manufacturing & Distribution

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about.

Armanino is proud to be among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don't check-out of life when you check-in at work. That's why we've created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious Senior Manager to lead and grow our Manufacturing & Distribution (M&D) team within the Mid Market Outsourcing practice in key geographic areas. This role is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their careerstepping into a leadership position, driving operational excellence, coaching a high-performing team, and proactively contributing to market-facing growth opportunities. You will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in M&D accounting, tackle complex operational challenges, and contribute to the growth and success of a fast-moving, collaborative team.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and motivate a diverse team of Managers and staff across multiple clients on the M&D team, fostering a high-performing, ambitious, and growth-oriented culture.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee monthly finance and accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of services by client and outsourcing staff.
• Serve as the SME for M&D operational accounting, including inventory receiving, costing, ordering, and three-way matching purchase order processes.
• Partner with clients to solve complex operational and accounting challenges, providing guidance, training, and coaching to managers and senior staff.
• Oversee full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, A / P, A / R, and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP requirements.
• Perform detailed reviews of periodic client-use only and compiled financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Act as liaison on behalf of clients with external auditors, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Support the onboarding of new clients, including allocation of resources, training, and work assignment planning.
• Collaborate with professional sellers and solution architects to support market-facing initiatives and business development efforts, including pricing, proposal development, and client meetings.
• Participate in system implementation and optimization projects, including extensive hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Dynamics, SAP, Intacct) in a manufacturing & distribution context, with proven ability to manage operational accounting challenges.
• Drive staff career growth as a performance coach, sharing expertise, developing skills, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Operate independently, set strategic priorities, and navigate complex or ambiguous situations with confidence.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications