Reports To: Controller
About Us
Ratermann Manufacturing is a leading U.S.-based supplier of capital equipment and solutions for the cryogenic and compressed gas industries. Headquartered in Livermore, California, with distribution centers in Tennessee and Texas, we serve a variety of sectors, including medical gas, beverage CO₂ distribution, and industrial gas applications. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee our accounting operations and support the company’s continued financial success. We offer a collaborative, values-driven culture that prioritizes exceptional service, professional growth, innovation, and mutual respect.
Position Summary
The Accounting Department Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the accounting operations team, ensuring accurate and timely transaction processing while developing employees, improving processes, and maintaining departmental performance. This role provides operational leadership across Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable while supporting the Controller with month-end close activities, internal controls, and departmental initiatives.
Essential Responsibilities
Department Leadership
- Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff.
- Conduct performance evaluations and establish employee development plans.
- Monitor daily workloads and adjust priorities as needed.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Operational Oversight
- Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations.
- Ensure invoices, payments, collections, and cash applications are processed accurately and timely.
- Review aging reports and collection activities.
- Monitor vendor payment schedules and cash flow impacts.
Process Improvement
- Identify inefficiencies and implement workflow improvements.
- Maintain and improve department SOPs.
- Lead automation initiatives, including ERP and Bill.com enhancements.
- Coordinate cross-training within the department.
Financial Support
- Assist with month-end close activities.
- Review reconciliations prepared by staff.
- Support audit requests.
- Monitor compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
Leadership Expectations
The Accounting Department Manager is expected to:
- Make independent operational decisions.
- Develop employees through coaching rather than directing.
- Identify risks before they become issues.
- Escalate strategic concerns appropriately.
- Drive accountability across the department.
Key Performance Indicators
- Department accuracy
- Close timeline achievement
- DSO improvement
- AP processing timeliness
- Employee development progress
- Cross-training completion
- Process improvement initiatives
- Audit findings
- Internal customer satisfaction
Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred but not required.
- 5+ years progressive accounting experience.
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP.
- ERP experience.
- Excellent communication and coaching skills.
- Microsoft Office & Tools knowledge.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently located within reasonable commuting distance of either Livermore, California, or Reno, Nevada?
- Do you have prior experience supervising, coaching, or developing accounting employees?
- Do you have experience overseeing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations?
- Do you have experience supporting month-end close activities and reviewing account reconciliations?
- Do you have a strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?
- Do you have experience working with an ERP system in an accounting environment?
- Do you have experience improving accounting workflows, developing SOPs, or implementing process automation?
- Do you have experience supporting audits and maintaining accounting policies and internal controls?
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Livermore, CA 94550
