Seeking a forward-thinking Accounting Manager who has a passion for innovation, process improvement and building for the future of a growing, family-owned manufacturer with a global reach!
ABOUT CARR LANE MANUFACTURING
Carr Lane Manufacturing helps manufacturers solve the precision challenges behind the products that move our world. Founded in 1952 and headquartered in St. Louis, this family-owned business serves industries ranging from aerospace and automotive to agriculture, automation, and welding and fabrication. Now in its third generation of family leadership, Carr Lane is building its next chapter of growth—combining a proud American manufacturing legacy with innovation and international reach. Its strength lies in combining an extensive selection of tooling and workholding products with custom manufacturing capabilities, engineering support, and digital design tools—giving customers both ready-to-use solutions and the expertise to solve complex manufacturing challenges.
With manufacturing operations in Missouri and Texas, a presence in India, and a worldwide distributor network, Carr Lane combines American manufacturing expertise with an international reach. From locating pins and drill bushings to clamping, quick-change, and modular fixturing systems, its products help customers position and secure parts, streamline production, and achieve consistent results. That combination of product breadth, technical problem-solving, and global accessibility makes Carr Lane more than a components supplier—it is a partner in helping manufacturers work with greater precision, efficiency, and confidence. Learn more at www.carrlane.com.
Carr Lane is seeking an Accounting Manager who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a passion for people leadership and continuous improvement. Reporting to the CFO, this leader will oversee core accounting operations, support accurate and timely reporting, and help improve workflows, systems, and processes. This is an opportunity to bring fresh ideas while honoring the strengths of an established team and business.
YOUR ROLE AS ACCOUNTING MANAGER
- BUILD & LEAD A HIGH-PERFORMING ACCOUNTING TEAM – Lead, coach, and develop Carr Lane’s existing accounting team, with the opportunity to shape team structure, strengthen capabilities, and add talent as the business grows. Collaborate closely with and support Carr Lane’s team in India, aligning priorities, workflows, and expectations to ensure effective coordination across the company. Bring a continuous-improvement mindset to assessing internal resources and third-party support, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen accountability, and deliver accurate, timely, and responsive service to Carr Lane’s departments and customers.
- BUILD STRONG CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS – Build trusted relationships with colleagues across manufacturing, supply chain, purchasing, engineering, quality, sales, customer service, and IT. Take time to understand their priorities and how their work connects to accounting. Collaborate to resolve issues, improve handoffs and shared information, and shape practical process and system improvements. Serve as an approachable, responsive partner who communicates clearly, follows through on commitments, and helps teams work together to support Carr Lane’s business and customers.
- LEAD & STRENGTHEN CORE ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS – Lead the month-end close process, general ledger, account reconciliations, and related accounting activities. Maintain reliable records, identify and resolve issues, and deliver accurate information that helps the CFO and business leaders make informed decisions. Contribute to financial analysis and reporting projects that help the CFO evaluate business performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- DRIVE PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND SYSTEM EFFECTIVENESS – Identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance accuracy, reduce manual effort, and improve operational efficiency. Play a key role in the new ERP implementation, helping lead the rollout of accounting modules. Utilize the implementation as an opportunity to rethink existing processes, reduce manual effort, strengthen controls and reporting and build lasting improvements across the organization.
IS THIS A MATCH FOR YOU?
- You bring 5 –10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct or indirect team leadership, and have owned or substantially led month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and AP/AR oversight.
- You have improved accounting workflows, accuracy, and efficiency—and can explain the practical results of those improvements.
- You are comfortable with ERP systems, reporting tools, and advanced use of Excel. You have led system improvements, automation, or accounting-process redesign.
- You are a collaborative, proactive communicator who can move comfortably between hands-on accounting work, team leadership, and cross-functional problem solving.
- Manufacturing or operational accounting experience is a plus, particularly an understanding of inventory, costing, or operating transactions in a mid-sized manufacturing or distribution setting.
- Your education includes completion of a 4-year college degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Advanced degree and/or CPA is a plus yet not required.
WHY JOIN US?
- OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD & INNOVATE – Make a lasting impact by evaluating, enhancing, and modernizing accounting processes and systems. You’ll have the opportunity to introduce best practices, drive efficiencies, and play a key role in ERP design and implementation.
- STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP & LEADERSHIP – Serve as a key senior leader within the organization, working closely with the CFO and a highly accessible leadership team. Partner with the CFO to strengthen financial operations, support business priorities, and help shape the next chapter of Carr Lane’s accounting function. This is an opportunity to bring ideas forward, influence how the function evolves and build capabilities and processes needed to support the company’s continued growth.
- INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE & BUSINESS IMPACT – Broaden your experience within a respected manufacturing business with international operations. Navigate the complexities of a global business while making a visible impact in a family-owned organization where your ideas, leadership, and contributions are valued.
WORK LOCATION / RELOCATION / TRAVEL
This position will be based at Carr Lane’s headquarter office in St. Louis, Missouri. It is an onsite role that affords flexibility with a hybrid option. Ability and willingness to travel as needed on a limited basis may be required. Travel outside of the local area is estimated at less than 10%.
COMPENSATION + BENEFITS
Carr Lane is pleased to offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary commensurate with experience in the range of $90,000.00 to approximately $130,000.00, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, profit sharing plan, a 401(k) plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement.
Placement within the compensation range will reflect the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications and Carr Lane’s compensation benchmarking.
READY TO APPLY?
Take the next step and share your resume with Occhio Search – visit www.occhiosearch.com. For questions or to make a confidential referral, contact Angie at angie@occhiosearch.com. All resumes, referrals and general inquiries will be held strictly confidential. Carr Lane asks that all questions, referrals, and applications be directed to Occhio Search. No direct inquiries with Carr Lane, please.
Carr Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes differences in form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply and we look forward to hearing from you!
