Corporate Accounting Leader

Barry-Wehmiller

Corporate Accounting Leader overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and team development at Afinitas. Drive process excellence and ensure accurate financial reporting in a manufacturing context.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Iowa, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of end to end accounting processes to support scalability, consistency, and strong internal controls.
Establish and maintain clear process documentation, standard operating procedures, and internal controls across accounting functions.
Proactively identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and automation opportunities; drive process improvements in collaboration with cross functional teams.
Partner with Global Accounting to unify, standardize, and improve accounting processes across locations and business units.
Support the integration of acquisitions by aligning new entities to established accounting processes, controls, and systems.
Develop, mentor, and coach accounting team members to build technical capability, accountability, and future leadership capacity.
Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and support career development through training and hands on leadership.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and collaboration within the accounting team.
Oversee invoicing, credit memos, and customer account reconciliations.
Monitor aging reports and lead collection efforts to maintain healthy cash flow.
Manage vendor invoice processing, approvals, and payment cycles.
Oversee weekly and biweekly payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing or cost accounting exposure.
Demonstrated experience building, documenting, and improving accounting processes.
Experience supporting acquisitions or business integrations strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of AR, AP, Payroll, inventory, and cost accounting processes.
Experience working with ERP systems (Infor LN preferred, but not required).
Proven ability to develop and lead teams in a fast paced, hands on environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Willingness to travel to operating sites to gain deeper business understanding.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities.
Ability to work individually as well as with team members, virtual and in-person.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounting processesinternal controlsprocess documentationinvoicingcredit memoscustomer account reconciliationsvendor invoice processingpayroll processingARAP

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcoachingcommunicationanalytical skillsorganizational skillscollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPACMA