Accounting and Reporting Manager | Downtown Chicago, IL

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus

Strong benefits package

Uncapped growth potential

New office space in downtown Chicago

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Accounting & Reporting Manager in Chicago. The role involves overseeing monthly financial close processes, preparing financial statements, and mentoring a team of Senior Accountants. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with a preference for M&A and public accounting backgrounds. The position offers a 15% bonus and strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with M&A activity and integration is required.
• Manufacturing industry experience required, CPG industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company's monthly financial close process across multiple accounting systems.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements with trend analysis.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Senior Accountants.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Team management

Process improvement

SAP S4Hana

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage

SAP

Job description

Our client is looking for a drive, hands‑on Accounting & Reporting Manager to join their rapidly growing team and organization. This role will be integral in owning the monthly close process, participating in the M&A integration process and managing a team of Senior Accountants. Our client is looking for a progressive and driven accounting professional looking to get their hands dirty and maintain momentum in their career.

I am partnered with a rapidly growing, $500M CPG organization based in Downtown Chicago, IL looking to add a strong Accounting & Reporting Manager to their team. As the organization is growing both organically and through aggressive acquisition activity, the growth is uncapped within the accounting team to continue and establish processes and procedures and build a team. If you're a driven professional with a hands‑on, go‑getter mentality looking to join a like‑minded team, apply below!

Description

• Oversee the company's monthly financial close process across four plants, multiple accounting systems (Sage and SAP), and foreign currency transactions.
• Review and approve journal entries and accruals.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) with trend analysis and reporting; compile quarterly lender reporting packages.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, and plant finance teams to analyze variances and assess financial performance.
• Review monthly account reconciliations and weekly bank reconciliations for accuracy and compliance.
• Contribute to the development of business process documentation and standard operating procedures to strengthen financial reporting and internal controls.
• Support annual financial statement audits and ensure timely completion.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to Senior Accountants.
• Identify and recommend process improvements, leveraging data and automation to enhance efficiency and simplicity.
• Assist in the design and implementation of new systems and reporting tools.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and participate in special projects as needed.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Manufacturing industry experience required, CPG industry preferred
• Experience with M&A activity and integration
• Experience with SAP S4Hana
• Ability to manage and own an accounting function
• Experience within public accounting, Big 4, preferred

Job Offer

• 15% bonus
• Strong benefits package
• Uncapped growth potential
• New office space in downtown Chicago
  

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ progressive accounting years of experience
• Ideally experience within public accounting
• Go‑getter mentality

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