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 NDrain@redlinegroup.Com or call 07487 756328 to speak with Nick for more information.