Accounting Manager

• Own accounting operations in a rapidly scaling manufacturing and carbon removal environment , helping build scalable processes and operational rigor as the business grows. • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process , ensuring accurate GAAP-compliant reporting across Charm’s multiple entities and operational workflows. • Manage and support an AP Specialist and Senior Accountant , providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, prioritization support, and opportunities for continued development. • Help build strong team processes, clear ownership structures, and operational accountability across the accounting function. • Partner closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to improve inventory visibility, manufacturing reporting, capital tracking, and cost accounting processes. • Develop and maintain standard cost models for bio-oil production and facility operations. • Build scalable processes for tracking inventory movements, labor utilization, manufacturing overhead, and COGS across multiple facilities. • Collaborate with the MRV (Carbon Accounting) team to improve integration between operational, emissions, and financial data systems. • Help scale Charm’s accounting infrastructure, including ERP-connected workflows, internal controls, and operational reporting processes. • Coordinate audits, tax filings, and external reporting requirements with outside partners. • Identify opportunities to automate workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and leverage modern systems and AI-enabled tools to reduce manual work. • Support operational forecasting, capital tracking, and financial visibility as Charm scales manufacturing operations.

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in manufacturing, industrial, energy, or other operationally complex environments . • Prior experience leading, mentoring, or managing accounting team members, with a willingness to be both hands-on and people-oriented. • Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting, fixed assets, and operational accounting workflows . • Experience owning or driving core accounting processes, including month-end close and financial reporting. • Ability to partner cross-functionally with teams such as Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or other technical stakeholders . • Comfort operating in environments where processes, systems, and workflows are still evolving. • Proven ability to improve processes, build operational structure, and drive accountability across accounting workflows. • Experience working with ERP systems and supporting process improvements across accounting and operational systems. • Curiosity around automation, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled tools, with a practical mindset toward improving workflows and reducing manual work. • Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions, collaborate openly, and work through ambiguity. • CPA or CPA-track preferred, but not required.