Come Join Us:
Vernovis is seeking an experienced Accounting Consultant with a strong background in manufacturing environments to lead an end-to-end assessment and transformation of our client's accounting function. You will partner directly with senior leadership as a strategic advisor and hands-on resource to evaluate current-state processes, identify risks and inefficiencies, and implement practical, sustainable improvements, with particular focus on cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting. This is a high-impact consulting engagement centered on rapidly diagnosing issues, executing effective solutions, and establishing a stronger, more scalable accounting and operational framework.

What You'll Do:

• Lead a thorough diagnostic review of accounting operations, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and close activities
• Review and assess cost accounting approaches, inventory controls, and manufacturing-related financial workflows
• Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and areas of financial or operational risk
• Develop, communicate, and present clear findings, recommendations, and prioritized action plans to leadership
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls
• Streamline workflows to increase accuracy, visibility, and overall operational efficiency
• Evaluate existing processes and procedures, recommending and supporting optimization initiatives
• Design and establish practical, scalable processes aligned with manufacturing best practices
• Document processes, frameworks, and controls to support long-term sustainability
• Deliver ongoing progress updates and executive-level reporting throughout the engagement

What You'll Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA not required)
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, or financial consulting
• Strong background in manufacturing environments, including cost accounting and inventory management
• Demonstrated success leading audits, diagnostic assessments, or process improvement initiatives
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements
• Experience advising senior leadership and influencing decision-making
• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems in manufacturing settings
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver results in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

Preferred Experience:

• Background in consulting, advisory, or interim or contract-based roles
• Experience with manufacturing cost structures, standard costing, and variance analysis
• Exposure to operational turnarounds, transformations, or post-acquisition integrations
• Familiarity with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar systems