Senior Accountant
Full Time
Plymouth, MA
Senior Accountant
Plymouth County, Massachusetts
CDF Corporation
Numbers tell a story. Ours happens to be 50+ years in the making.
In 1973, CDF Corporation was founded on a simple idea: engineer smarter packaging solutions that protect what matters most. More than five decades later, CDF has grown into a trusted manufacturer of high-performance drum, pail, and flexible packaging systems serving food & beverage, chemical, and industrial markets around the world.
And behind every successful manufacturing operation? A strong, disciplined accounting function.
That’s where you come in…
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Accountant who wants to do more than close the books.
This role partners directly with our CFO to help guide the financial health of a complex manufacturing business. You’ll dive into cost analysis, inventory valuation, capital investments, and executive reporting, while also mentoring staff and strengthening internal controls.
If you enjoy balancing precision with big-picture thinking, this is your seat at the table.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
You will:
- Perform advanced P&L analysis, cost analysis, inventory valuation, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare and analyze weekly management reports and cash flow reporting for executive leadership
- Lead annual external audit preparation and coordinate directly with auditors
- Oversee fixed assets, construction-in-progress projects, capitalization, depreciation, and ROI analysis
- Enhance financial and operational reporting using IFS ERP, Business Analytics, and advanced Excel
- Support budgeting and forecasting and partner with department leaders on budget-to-actual analysis
- Serve as payroll backup and review payroll entries for accuracy (ADP experience a plus)
- Mentor and support accounting staff; help improve processes and internal controls
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency
This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
What Makes You a Strong Fit
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting expertise
- Advanced Excel skills
- Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate clear conclusions
- High integrity and discretion with confidential information
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strongly Preferred:
- CPA or CMA
- Manufacturing or cost accounting experience
- Experience with ERP systems (IFS experience is a plus)
- Audit coordination experience
- ADP payroll and 401(k) knowledge
What Success Looks Like
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- See both the detail and the broader financial picture
- Balance analytical rigor with operational practicality
- Lead with integrity and professionalism
- Can juggle multiple deadlines without sacrificing accuracy
- Enjoy mentoring others and strengthening systems
Why CDF?
At CDF Corporation, you’re not just another accountant. You’ll work in a collaborative, accessible leadership environment where your voice matters and your analysis directly impacts operational decisions.
We are growing, and committed to continuous improvement, both in our manufacturing processes and in our people.
If you’re looking for a Senior Accountant role where your technical expertise and leadership skills will truly make an impact, we’d love to connect.
