Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting ManagerRemote – Must reside in TX, AZ, FL, NC, SC, GA, IN, TN, KYIf 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 initiativesWhat 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 settingIt’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 projectsWhy 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 assignmentIf you’re ready to take ownership, lead from the front, and make a measurable impact in a complex accounting environment—let’s connect.