Accounting Manager-On site (Roanoke)

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again. We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective because the opportunities ahead demand people who can perform at a high level, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and help us scale with excellence.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to make an impact — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned manufacturer of power transformers in North America and employs 5,800 people across operations in the U.S., Mexico, and India. As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity. We design and build premium-quality power transformers for utility, industrial, renewable, and mission-critical applications, helping secure the U.S. electric grid and power the world’s growing infrastructure needs.

Position Overview

Virginia Transformer Corp is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and support the financial integrity of a rapidly growing, multi-site manufacturing organization. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting activities, ensure compliance with GAAP, and partner closely with finance and operations leadership to drive accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across the business.

This is a high-impact role offering visibility to senior leadership and the opportunity to help build and enhance accounting processes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and close procedures

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, variance reports, and supporting schedules
• Partner with Finance leadership on P&L analysis, cost tracking, and operational reporting
• Provide insights into cost drivers, margins, and business performance to support decision-making

Team Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Establish clear performance expectations and drive accountability across the team
• Foster a culture of accuracy, urgency, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards
• Support internal and external audit activities
• Maintain documentation, reconciliations, and processes to ensure audit readiness

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and other business leaders to improve financial workflows
• Support ERP and system enhancements as needed to scale the accounting function

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing, mentoring, or developing a team
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing or industrial accounting experience strongly preferred
• Cost accounting or plant accounting exposure
• Experience supporting multi-site or global operations
• Experience in a high-growth or evolving organization

Why Virginia Transformer

• Industry leader in power and energy infrastructure
• Rapid growth supporting data centers, utilities, and renewable energy
• High-visibility role with direct impact on business performance
• Opportunity to build, improve, and scale accounting processes in a growing organization
• Competitive base salary, performance bonus, and full benefits package

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