Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations, drive month-end close and financial reporting, and mentor the accounting team. This role partners with leadership to support strategic initiatives and informed financial decisions, with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

The position emphasizes collaboration with executive management, process improvements, and accuracy across GAAP-compliant reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience managing month-end close processes and preparing financial statements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables for accuracy.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and planning initiatives.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors and external partners.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insights for business decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounting Manager

This Accounting Manager role offers the opportunity to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, lead month-end close and financial reporting activities, mentor and develop an accounting team, and partner closely with leadership to support strategic business initiatives and sound financial decision-making.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out for the Accounting Manager:

• Highly visible leadership role with direct interaction with executive management
• Opportunity to lead and develop an accounting team while driving process improvements
• Broad exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business operations
• Ability to influence key financial decisions and organizational growth initiatives
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package

Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Manager:

• Manage and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning initiatives
• Coordinate external audits and serve as a primary liaison with auditors and external partners
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Partner with operational and executive leadership to provide financial insights and support business decisions

Qualifications for the Accounting Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting
• Experience managing month-end close processes and preparing financial statements
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience is preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner across all levels of the organization
• CPA designation or CPA-track preferred but not required

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