Senior Accounting Manager

Salary: USD46 - USD58 per hour

Senior Accounting Manager
Remote – Must reside in TX, AZ, FL, NC, SC, GA, IN, TN, KY

If you’re the kind of accounting leader who spots a variance before anyone else does—and fixes it before it becomes a fire drill—this role was built for you.

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager for a global life sciences manufacturing client. In this fully remote role, you’ll lead cost and inventory accounting operations, support ERP enhancements, and ensure technical GAAP compliance across a complex manufacturing environment. You’ll thrive here if you’re hands‑on, proactive, and confident navigating large‑company systems without needing constant direction.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a high‑impact assignment with strong pay, meaningful project exposure, and the chance to influence accounting operations at scale.

What You’ll Actually Do as the Senior Accounting Manager:

• Lead cost accounting and inventory accounting activities across multiple manufacturing sites
• Oversee monthly close, global inventory consolidations, and detailed variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, including technical accounting for reserves and transfer pricing
• Partner cross‑functionally with FP&A, supply chain, tax, and IT to support accurate financial reporting
• Support ERP optimization, SAP S/4HANA enhancements, and process automation initiatives

What You’ll Need to Succeed as the Senior Accounting Manager:

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including cost accounting in a large corporate environment
• Strong U.S. GAAP expertise with inventory and manufacturing accounting focus
• Experience working in SAP and S/4HANA within a general ledger environment
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage offshore support, and drive process improvements
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating independently in a fast‑paced setting

It’s a Bonus if You’ve Used:

• CPA designation or public accounting background
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or system testing initiatives
• Exposure to robotics process automation (RPA) or accounting automation projects

Why This Role Fits Your Life:

• Employment type: 9‑month assignment, potential to extend
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours (EST preferred)
• Salary/Pay: $46–58/hr (+/- based on experience)
• Location: Remote – Must reside in TX, AZ, FL, NC, SC, GA, IN, TN, KY
• Benefits: Offered through CornerStone while on assignment

If you’re ready to take ownership, lead from the front, and make a measurable impact in a complex accounting environment—let’s connect.