Accounting Manager

OPTO International; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

OPTO International is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations for our manufacturing business in Illinois. You will lead general ledger, month-end close, AP/AR, and cost accounting while collaborating with operations and leadership to drive accuracy and efficiency.

The role supervises two staff members and focuses on process improvements, internal controls, and timely financial reporting to support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing environment.
• Prior leadership/supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger, AP/AR, reconciliations, month-end close, inventory/cost accounting, and sales tax.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with proactive problem solving.
• Experience partnering with operations, supply chain, inventory, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close process.
• Oversee GL accuracy and reconciliations.
• Supervise AR/AP functions.
• Support inventory and cost accounting activities.
• Partner with operations regarding manufacturing variances and inventory controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Assist with audits and financial reporting.
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Support ERP system utilization and reporting accuracy.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff.
• Support strategic finance and operational initiatives as needed.

Skills

General ledger

AP/AR

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Inventory/cost accounting

GAAP

Financial analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Job Description

About the Company

OPTO designs and manufactures retail fixtures for domestic and international markets. We are a design-led company driven by innovation, a passion for helping our clients succeed, and communication. Our team applies creative thinking across customer proposals, product development, and operations to deliver tailored retail solutions. The excitement, innovation, and passion from all of our team members allows us to curate the best solutions for any retail environment.

With in-house engineering and a responsive, collaborative culture, we adapt quickly to customer needs and provide industry-leading speed and reliability, earning long-term partnerships through performance and trust.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and support the financial health of our manufacturing business. This role will lead core accounting functions including general ledger management, month-end close, AP/AR oversight, account reconciliations, and financial reporting while partnering closely with operations and leadership teams. The Ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting experience, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to improve processes in a fast-paced environment. This position will supervise two direct reports and play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, operational visibility, and continuous process improvement across the function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end and year-end close process
• Oversee GL accuracy and reconciliations
• Supervise AR/AP functions
• Support inventory and cost accounting activities
• Partner with operations regarding manufacturing variances and inventory controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP
• Assist with audits and financial reporting
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Support ERP system utilization and reporting accuracy
• Mentor and develop accounting staff
• Support strategic finance and operational initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing environment
• Prior leadership/ supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of:
• General ledger
• AP/AR
• Reconciliations
• Month-end close
• Inventory/Cost accounting
• Sales Tax
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Experience partnering closely with operations, supply chain. inventory, and production teams.

Preferred Experience:

• Manufacturing or industrial environment
• Cost accounting and inventory valuation
• ERP implementation and optimization
• Multi-entity accounting experience
• CPA or CMA (preferred, not required)

Success in This Role:

• Delivering accurate and timely month-end financials
• Improving accounting processes and internal controls
• Partnering effectively with operations and leadership
• Maintaining inventory and cost accounting accuracy
• Developing and mentoring accounting team members
• Leveraging ERP systems to improve reporting and efficiency

What we Offer:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, PTO and 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunity to play a visible, hands-on role within a growing manufacturing organization where your work directly impacts operational and financial performance.
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment with direct exposure to leadership and cross functional partnership across operations, supply chain, engineering and finance.
• Career growth opportunities with a dynamic organization focused on innovation, continuous improvement and long-term success.
• Fast-paced environment where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, improve processes, and drive meaningful change.
• Casual office environment with a culture that values accountability, responsiveness, and teamwork