Corporate Consolidations Accounting Lead

Corporate Consolidations Accounting Lead

At LECO, a family-owned innovator of laboratory instrumentation headquartered in St. Joseph, Michigan, we’ve spent 80+ years building trusted, world-class products—and the finance rigor to match. Join a hands-on Accounting/Finance team where curiosity, loyalty, and long-term thinking drive decisions.

A Day in This Role

You start your day at 8:00 a.m., connecting with international colleagues to finalize monthly consolidation entries across domestic, foreign, and global ledgers. Mid-morning, you partner with Manufacturing, R&D, Service, and Sales/Marketing to align results and resolve variances. After lunch, you’re reviewing internal controls, fine-tuning ERP workflows, and preparing insights for leadership. You close the day collaborating with our external auditors on year-end planning and supporting the Controller and VP of Finance on strategic tasks.

Reporting Line

This position reports to the Corporate Controller and closely supports the Controller & VP of Finance.

Schedule

Full-time, on site: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

What You Will Own

• Lead preparation and review of monthly financial statements, including domestic, foreign, and worldwide consolidation.
• Coordinate and partner with the external audit firm for the annual audit.
• Advance process improvements and strengthen internal controls within the Accounting team.
• Develop, analyze, and present actionable financial reports and commentary to management.
• Collaborate with executives and department leaders to deliver timely accounting and financial support.
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, R&D, Service, and Marketing/Sales to maintain alignment and support initiatives.
• Engage with foreign subsidiaries on ERP processes and financial reporting to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Investigate, resolve, and prevent errors in systems, entries, and reports; recommend durable fixes.
• Recommend policy and process changes that drive efficiency and bottom-line results.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing finance/accounting environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience, with a track record of developing talent.
• 3+ years working with a large ERP (Oracle preferred; SAP Business One or similar also valuable).
• Advanced financial analysis capabilities and strong business acumen.
• Agility in shifting priorities and performing under pressure.
• Clear, confident communication skills—written, verbal, and active listening—across leadership, plant teams, and office staff.
• Proven ability to build reports, interpret results, and make sound recommendations.
• Strong technical, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; critical thinking mindset.
• Ability to juggle multiple complex deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail; collaborative, team-first approach.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
• Commitment to professional discretion and confidentiality in corporate matters.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.
• CMA or CPA is highly valued but not required.

Why LECO

Expect a hands-on department with visibility across the organization and opportunities to influence processes, systems, and performance globally. Here, integrity in reporting and a drive for efficiency power real impact.