The Accounting Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the Controller in various financial and accounting functions within the organization. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, adherence to GAAP and cost accounting principles, and the efficient operation of the accounting department. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, audit procedures, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. The Accounting Manager will oversee the day-to-day accounting workload for a team of accountants, without direct supervisory responsibility, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality execution and delivery of team objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Financial Reporting and Compliance
Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and assist with external audits and financial reviews.
Champion the execution and completion of internal and external audit activities and SOX testing.
Strengthen internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and support sustainable growth.
Review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed.
Key driver of the monthly closing process to ensure timely delivery of balance sheet reconciliations.
Conduct ad hoc tasks such as timely response on Ralliant home office inquiries, chart of accounts mapping, and other financial analyses and management reporting projects.
Cost Accounting and Inventory Management
Provide support to the cost accounting function, including the accurate valuation of inventory and the analysis of production costs.
Help develop and maintain cost accounting methodologies to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
Review inventory levels and inventory costing methods, identifying opportunities for optimization and cost reduction.
Capital Expenditure and Fixed Asset Management
Help manage and maintain an accurate and up-to-date fixed asset register, including the acquisition, disposal, and depreciation of assets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.
Drive organizational alignment on capital forecast and actual implementation.
Process and Team Development
Guide and mentor a team of staff accountants, providing training, best practice sharing and feedback to foster professional growth and KPI leadership.
Develop and deploy scalable AI and automation initiatives to improve core value drivers, decrease process time and increase accuracy.
Ensure deployed structured documented standard work around key processes.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork and accountability.
Partner cross-functionally with operational and business leaders to improve financial visibility and decision-making.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Minimum of five years in advancing responsibility accounting roles (preferably within a manufacturing environment or in a public accounting firm)
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
Robust knowledge of US GAAP, cost accounting, and audit procedures
Excellent interpersonal skills - collaborative with internal/external customers, team members and cross-functional stakeholders
Experience managing small teams
Effective communications skills – including written, verbal and listening skills
Strong analytical skills to diagnose and troubleshoot complex datasets
Organized, with a strong process and detail focus to deliver high quality and timely results
High energy, bias for action with continuous improvement mindset; recognizes and resolves issues
Team-player attitude with the ability and willingness to take on challenges
Excellent computer skills, particularly MS Excel
ERP system experience (JDE and OneStream ideal)
Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
About the TeamSkills Required
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, cost accounting, and audit procedures
- Experience managing small teams
- Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and listening skills
- Strong analytical skills for diagnosing and troubleshooting complex datasets
- Organized, process-focused, and detail-oriented approach
- Continuous improvement mindset and ability to resolve issues
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
- Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
- ERP system experience; JDE and OneStream are ideal
Ralliant Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ralliant Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Ralliant Corporation.
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Parental & Family Support — Offerings include 12 weeks of fully paid parental/bonding leave, fertility and family‑planning support through partners like Progyny/Maven, up to $20,000 in adoption assistance, and backup child/adult care. Coverage for spouses and domestic partners further supports diverse family structures.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with dedicated mental‑health resources, including 14 free therapy sessions via Spring Health. Materials also cite gender‑affirming support and broad eligibility for family members.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and automatic enrollment is highlighted, with some employees eligible for additional discretionary contributions. Financial tools such as counseling and student‑debt assistance complement long‑term savings efforts.
Ralliant Corporation Insights
What We Do
Ralliant is a global precision-technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and services precision instruments and highly engineered products. Its two strategic segments, Test and Measurement and Sensors and Safety Systems, provide instruments, software, sensors, and monitoring solutions for mission-critical applications across electronics, semiconductors, utilities, industrial manufacturing, defense, space, and other advanced technology markets worldwide, helping engineers accelerate innovation and improve the reliability of critical systems.
