Senior Accounting Manager

The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) is building the sustainable future of the lumber industry with next-generation sawmill technology. Backed by leading investors, including Cantos, Slow Ventures, Susa Ventures, Banter, Humba Ventures, and Ravelin Capital.

The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead project, inventory, and manufacturing operations accounting across our mill operations. This role sits at the intersection of finance and the factory floor, ensuring financial accuracy, cost discipline, and clear insight into how capital projects and production decisions impact performance. You will partner closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations leaders to support growth, scale, and operational excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands manufacturing environments and enjoys building strong, durable accounting processes.

Location

This role is based in Mississippi and is best suited for candidates who are able to work on-site or in a hybrid capacity, with regular presence at our manufacturing facilities.

In This Role, You Will

• Own project accounting across capital projects, job costing, production initiatives, and margin analysis

• Ensure accurate tracking of project costs, variances, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle

• Partner closely with engineering, production, and operations teams on budgets, forecasts, and financial planning

• Provide clear financial reporting and insights on project and operational performance to the VP of Finance and senior leadership

• Oversee inventory accounting, including standard costing, valuation, reserves, and physical inventory counts

• Manage accounting for manufacturing operations, including cost of goods sold, labor, overhead absorption, and production variances

• Analyze and explain manufacturing variances, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions

• Lead month-end close activities related to inventory, manufacturing, and operational accounts

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls across inventory, manufacturing, and project accounting processes

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies

• Support internal and external audits, including inventory observations

• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, controls, and systems as the business scales

• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and finance teams

• Support ERP systems and enhancements related to manufacturing and inventory accounting

• Adapt to changing priorities. and support team and operational needs as they evolve

Who You Are

• A hands-on accounting leader with deep experience in manufacturing and operational environments

• Comfortable working closely with operations and engineering teams, not just behind spreadsheets

• Detail-oriented, organized, and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership over outcomes

• Able to balance structure and flexibility in a fast-growing, evolving manufacturing business

• Confident navigating ambiguity, scaling processes, and improving systems as the business grows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

• Strong experience with project accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing operations accounting

• Solid understanding of standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis

• Working knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks

• Ability and willingness to work on-site in Mississippi

• CPA certification preferred

• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills preferred

Our compensation and benefits package includes comprehensive health coverage, life insurance, and flexible time off. The applicable annual base salary paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including but not limited to the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits:

• 100% employer-paid health coverage for employees and dependents (medical, dental, vision)

• Life insurance and disability coverage (100% employer-paid)

• Opportunity to shape the future of an essential industry

Join our team as we modernize timber from forest to finished product.

The Lumber Manufactory is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.