Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Dothan, AL

About SmartLam North America

SmartLam North America is a leader in the mass timber industry, specializing in the manufacturing of glulam and cross-laminated timber (CLT) products for commercial, industrial, and residential construction. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and precision manufacturing in Dothan, Alabama, with a state-of-the-art automated glulam manufacturing facility.

At SmartLam, we believe in fostering a strong team environment, supporting career growth, and producing high-quality, sustainable wood products. Join us as we revolutionize the mass timber industry.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial operations of a mass timber manufacturing facility by overseeing accounting functions related to production, inventory, cost accounting, and financial reporting. This role ensures accurate financial data, compliance with accounting standards, and provides financial insights to support operational decision-making within the manufacturing environment.

The Senior Accountant works closely with production leadership, procurement, and plant management to ensure accurate cost tracking, inventory valuation, and financial performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

· Perform month-end and year-end closing processes including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

· Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

· Maintain and analyze standard costs for mass timber products including glulam, CLT panels, and other engineered wood products.

· Analyze production variances including labor efficiency, material yield, and overhead absorption.

· Support bill of materials (BOM) costing and product cost updates.

· Partner with operations to understand and explain cost fluctuations.

Inventory Management

· Oversee inventory accounting including raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.

· Conduct and support cycle counts and physical inventories.

· Reconcile inventory discrepancies and ensure proper valuation.

Operational Financial Support

· Partner with plant leadership to provide financial insights on production efficiency, waste and yield, labor utilization, and cost reduction opportunities.

· Assist with capital expenditure tracking and asset capitalization.

Compliance and Controls

· Maintain strong internal controls related to inventory, purchasing, and financial reporting.

· Assist with external audits and internal audits.

· Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Budgeting & Forecasting

· Assist with annual budgeting and financial forecasting.

· Monitor plant financial performance against budgets.

· Prepare financial analysis and management reports.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

CPA or CMA preferred.

Experience

· 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

· Experience in manufacturing accounting strongly preferred.

· Experience with cost accounting and inventory management.

· Experience in wood products, construction materials, or manufacturing environments preferred.

Technical Skills

· ERP systems experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

· Strong understanding of GAAP.

· Experience with manufacturing costing systems.

Key Competencies

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to translate financial data into operational insights.

· Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

· Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions

· Primarily office-based within a manufacturing environment.

· Occasional presence on the production floor required.

· May require extended hours during month-end close and audit periods.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties.

Americans with Disabilities

SmartLam North America endeavors to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.