Accounting Manager
For over 80 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.
Schedule:
Full Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday
Position Summary:
The Accounting Manager position will report to the Corporate Controller. This candidate will be a key component of LECO’s Accounting team that maintains integrity of the financial reporting while continually seeking opportunities to increase efficiencies and ultimately the profits of the company. This position will partner closely with many other departments within the corporation to achieve these goals. The Accounting/Finance group at LECO is a very hands-on department which will allow the ideal candidate exposure into many areas of the company. We are looking for a self-starting, highly detailed professional who practices discretion in all corporate matters. This position will assist the Controller & VP of Finance on all financial related tasks.
Position Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the review & preparation of the Company’s monthly financials including Domestic, Foreign and World Consolidation
- Coordination, planning and working closely with external audit firm on year-end audit
- Working with the Accounting team to improve processes and internal controls to make the department more efficient
- Preparing reports and communicating information to management
- Collaborating with other accountants and financial staff to provide financial and accounting support to the executives and department heads
- Partnering with Manufacturing, R&D, Service and Marketing/Sales on any projects that may be needed to keep the harmonization amongst the departments
- Partnering & communicating with Foreign Subsidiaries in regard to their system processes and financial reporting
- Reviewing, investigating, and correcting/improving any errors/problems in the system, financial entries, and reports
- Recommending changes to the company’s processes and policies leading to the development of financial solutions with a bottom-line impact
Position Requirements:
- 5+ years experience in a Manufacturing environment
- 3+ years of previous supervisory experience
- 3+ years background working with Oracle or any other large ERP system
- Strong financial analysis skills
- Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and pressures
- Be able to effectively communicate including writing, speaking and active listening with upper management, plant employees and other office staff
- Ability to prepare financial reports and give recommendations based on available data
- Critical thinker with strong technical, organizational, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple and complex tasks in a timely manner
- Excellent attention to detail
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite specifically Excel
- Background working with Oracle, SAP B1 or any other large ERP system
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
- Recognized accounting designation like a CMA or CPA certification is not required but would be highly valued in the selection of a candidate
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- 3+ years of supervisory experience
- 3+ years working with Oracle or another large ERP system
- Strong financial analysis skills
- Effective written, verbal, and active-listening communication skills
- Ability to prepare financial reports and provide data-based recommendations
- Critical thinking, technical, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and changing priorities
- Excellent attention to detail
- Collaboration and teamwork skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
- CMA or CPA certification
What We Do
Our story began in 1936 with the world's first rapid carbon determinator, transforming the American iron and steel industry with fast, reliable results. For 90 years, LECO has been a trusted global leader in analytical instrumentation. Today, that same innovative spirit drives our complete portfolio of solutions, which has led to global recognition of expertise in elemental analysis, mass spectrometry and metallography and optical equipment. Our instruments solve complex challenges across a range of applications: Metals & Materials Science: Precise elemental and thermal analysis for metals, ceramics, and advanced materials. Protein Analysis: Rapid, accurate protein analysis for nutritional labeling and quality control. Petrochemical: Characterize complex hydrocarbon mixtures and monitor elemental content with mass spectrometry and elemental analysis. Battery Materials: Measure carbon/sulfur and graphite content to support performance, safety, and quality control in advanced energy storage technologies. Food Safety: Comprehensive screening for contaminants like MOSH/MOAH, pesticide residues, and other unknown threats to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance. Flavor & Aroma: High-resolution separation and identification of volatile/semi-volatile compounds for authenticity and sensory profiling. Agriculture: Quantify key soil indicators like Total Organic Carbon (TOC) to support sustainable farming. Environmental: Detect trace microplastics and PFAS in soil and water. Life Sciences: Non-targeted metabolomics research powered by high-resolution mass spectrometry for deeper biological insights. With in-house manufacturing, every LECO product meets strict standards for quality and precision. Our network of 25 subsidiaries and distributors allows us to sell in over 75 countries, ensuring you receive unmatched local support, service, and application expertise. Discover how our solutions help your lab achieve accurate, efficient, and reliable results.
