Accounting Manager

Stampede Culinary Partners; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

Pet insurance

401(k) with employer match

Short-term and long-term disability

PTO

Floating holidays

Employee discounts

Company bonus program

Additional employee perks

Job summary

Stampede Culinary Partners in Bridgeview, IL seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations, drive month-end close, and coach a growing team in a hybrid, full-time role. You'll oversee AR/AP and general accounting, partner with Operations to strengthen inventory and manufacturing accounting, and enhance controls.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of accounting experience (manufacturing preferred), 2+ years leadership, and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience (manufacturing experience preferred).
• 2+ years of leadership or people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience leading month-end close processes.
• Experience with multi-site accounting and multi-currency transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process and maintain the general ledger.
• Lead Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Accounting functions.
• Coach and develop a growing accounting team.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to accounting policies.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain on inventory and manufacturing accounting.
• Improve internal controls, streamline workflows, and identify automation opportunities.
• Support audits, financial reporting, and special projects.
• Provide meaningful financial insights to drive business decisions.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Analytical

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Multi-site accounting (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Stampede Culinary Partners is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Finance team in Bridgeview, IL! If you're a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys improving processes, leading teams, and driving financial accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT'S THE SCOPE?

This full-time Accounting Manager position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus eligibility, and the opportunity to make a significant impact as our organization continues to grow.

Our team also enjoys excellent benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Floating holidays
• Employee discounts
• Company bonus program
• Additional employee perks

This is a hybrid, full-time position based in Bridgeview, IL.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS MATTER

As the Accounting Manager, you'll lead the daily accounting operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting and a successful month-end close. You'll oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Accounting functions while coaching and developing a growing accounting team.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the month-end close process and maintain the general ledger.
• Review complex journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, inventory, and lease accounting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Lead and support the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to strengthen inventory and manufacturing accounting processes.
• Improve internal controls, streamline workflows, and identify automation opportunities.
• Support audits, financial reporting, and special projects.
• Collaborate with leadership to provide meaningful financial insights that drive business decisions.
• Help build scalable accounting processes to support the company's continued growth.

WHAT'S REQUIRED?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience (manufacturing experience strongly preferred)
• 2+ years of leadership or people management experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience leading month-end close processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead change, improve processes, and work cross-functionally
• Experience with multi-site accounting and multi-currency transactions is a plus

ABOUT US

Stampede Culinary Partners is an innovative protein solutions company founded in 1995 and built on a simple principle: customer satisfaction. Our customers include leading restaurants, top retailers, foodservice distributors, home delivery providers, and other emerging markets throughout North America.

Our success is driven by our people and guided by our five core values:

• Perform passionately
• Challenge directly and respectfully
• Commit to teamwork
• Embrace innovation
• Deliver excellence every day

If you're a motivated accounting leader looking to help shape and grow a high-performing finance team, we'd love to hear from you.