Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end close processes and drive strategic financial initiatives. The role offers visibility to the CEO and CFO and a chance to influence business decisions through rigorous analysis and reporting.

You will manage a skilled accounting team and partner with leadership to support growth, liquidity planning, and robust internal controls across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5-7+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Experience with WIP accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, treasury, budgeting, and financial reporting activities.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making and business growth.
• Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts and liquidity planning.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and accounting operations.
• Develop financial forecasts, reporting, and analytical models to support business objectives.
• Coordinate financial statement preparation and support tax reporting activities.

Skills

WIP accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Accounting Manager
Salary: 110K – 130K

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Partner directly with the CEO and CFO on strategic planning and long-term business initiatives.
• Gain high visibility as a key member of the leadership team.
• Influence company performance through financial analysis, forecasting, and operational recommendations.
• Lead process improvement efforts and strengthen internal controls across the organization.
• Oversee a broad range of finance functions, providing exposure to accounting, treasury, budgeting, and reporting.
• Manage and develop an established accounting team.
• Join a growing, process-driven organization focused on innovation and operational excellence.
• Work in a role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Manager:

• Lead month-end close, treasury, budgeting, and financial reporting activities.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making and business growth.
• Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts and liquidity planning.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and accounting operations.
• Develop financial forecasts, reporting, and analytical models to support business objectives.
• Coordinate financial statement preparation and support tax reporting activities.

Qualifications for the Accounting Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-7+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Experience with WIP accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

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