Building a great career never tasted so good! We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Accounting Close & Financial Reporting Manager position, that lives in a commutable distance to our Nottingham, PA team to join them on-site !

BENEFITS

: This position is full-time benefit eligible, elective

include: Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance. Marathon Health Clinic - a premier on-site healthcare provider. A separate entity from Herr's, located at our Nottingham, PA facility.

This facility ensures easy access to tailored healthcare services, preventative care, wellness programs, for employees on any medical plan Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, with a company match. Paid vacation, holiday and sick time. Paid Employee referral program.

Job Summary: The Manager, Accounting Close and Financial Reporting is a critical finance leader responsible for owning and driving the company’s month-end close process, internal and external financial reporting, and standard cost accounting activities. This role plays an essential part in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial results, while supporting a strong control environment and delivering meaningful insight to business leaders. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role is responsible for managing and continuously improving monthly close and financial reporting.

and wellness programs where we have been recognized as a 5-time Well Workplace Award winner in the area!

include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance, long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k with a company match, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement.

start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description). Accounting Operations and Continuous Improvement Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and well-controlled execution of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

, including setting standards, analyzing standard cost variances, supporting inventory valuation, and partnering across the business to improve cost accuracy and financial visibility. This is a challenging, high-impact role that requires a candidate with both strong month-end close leadership and hands-on standard cost accounting experience. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, technically strong, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where ownership, accountability, and problem-solving are critical to success.

The Manager, Accounting Close and Financial Reporting will lead a team of 4 and work closely with finance, operations, supply chain, and plant leadership to ensure reliable close processes, high-quality financial reporting, and actionable variance analysis. The role is expected to combine strong execution with a continuous-improvement mindset, helping strengthen systems, processes, and cross-functional business partnerships.

Requirements

, including monthly management reporting, supporting schedules, and external financial reporting deliverables. Own the company’s standard cost processes, including setting and updating standards, reviewing cost assumptions, analyzing variances, and supporting accurate product costing and inventory valuation. Analyze manufacturing and inventory-related variances, identify root causes, and partner with operations and supply chain leaders to improve accuracy, visibility, and performance.