Accounting Manager

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

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks an Accounting Manager to own the month-end close, oversee GL, and mentor staff. You will partner with Finance leadership and executives on key initiatives to improve reporting quality and controls in a growth-focused environment.

This role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, and strong US GAAP/SOX knowledge; SAP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Experience leading or supervising accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and SOX controls; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and customer credit functions.
• Support audits, tax filings, and SOX/J-SOX compliance initiatives.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff while enhancing accounting processes and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting expertise

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ready to step into a leadership role with broad accounting ownership and direct exposure to senior leadership? This is an excellent opportunity to make a visible impact while helping shape financial processes, reporting, and operational excellence across the organization.

Accounting Manager

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Partner directly with Finance leadership and executive management on key business initiatives
• Lead and mentor an accounting team while driving process improvements and best practices
• Gain broad exposure across financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and operations
• Influence strategic business decisions through financial analysis and actionable insights
• Work in a complex, growth-oriented environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence

Target Compensation:110k-130k plus bonus

Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Manager:

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
• Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and customer credit functions
• Support audits, tax filings, and SOX/J-SOX compliance initiatives
• Supervise and develop accounting staff while enhancing accounting processes and controls

Qualifications for the Accounting Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience leading or supervising accounting teams
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and SOX controls; SAP experience preferred

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