Accounting Manager

Grayson Search Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing consumer products firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager. You will lead the financial close, manage multi-entity reporting, and enhance financial processes across the organization. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Accounting, relevant experience in manufacturing or consumer products, and a strong understanding of US GAAP. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Experience with manufacturing or consumer products.
• Background in both private and public company settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process across multiple business units.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and quarterly lender reporting.
• Review reconciliations and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Financial reporting

US GAAP knowledge

Process improvement

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

CPA or MBA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Grayson Search Partners provided pay range. This range is provided by Grayson Search Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

About the company

We are partnering with a fast-growing, PE-backed consumer products company. They have a clear growth plan to cross the $1B mark in the next few years. The company is expanding through both organic growth and acquisitions.

Role focus

The Accounting Manager will play a key role in shaping the finance function during this period of transformation. Reporting directly to the Assistant Corporate Controller, this individual will lead the close and consolidation process, manage multi-entity reporting (including foreign currency), and help standardize financial systems and processes across a growing portfolio of businesses.

What you’ll do

• Lead the monthly close process across multiple business units and ERP systems
• Prepare consolidated financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) and quarterly lender reporting
• Partner with FP&A, plant finance, and operations on variance and performance analysis
• Review reconciliations and strengthen internal controls
• Support M&A integration efforts and future system implementations (SAP experience preferred)
• Recommend process improvements, leveraging automation and data tools to streamline reporting

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s in Accounting required; CPA and/or MBA a plus
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally with exposure to manufacturing or consumer products
• Strong US GAAP and consolidation experience (multi-entity, multi-currency)
• Background in both private and public company settings; preference for hands-on, mid-sized or PE-backed environments rather than only very large corporations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting where processes are being built and improved

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing