Accounting Manager

CFS; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, lead month-end close and financial reporting, and mentor a growing accounting team in Illinois.

You will partner with leadership to drive strategic initiatives, improve processes, and ensure GAAP compliance while fostering a collaborative environment.

This role offers executive visibility, a competitive compensation package, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.
• CPA designation or CPA-track preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

ERP proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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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