Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Chicago’s South Suburbs is seeking an Accounting Manager to influence financial strategy and partner with operations in a manufacturing environment. You will lead a team, own month-end close, analyze costs, and drive budgeting and process improvements while reporting to senior leadership.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of accounting with cost accounting in manufacturing; ERP experience and advanced Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• ERP systems proficiency and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Manage general ledger and account reconciliations with internal controls.
• Partner with operations to analyze manufacturing costs and profitability.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Lead and develop accounting staff and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP system experience

Advanced Excel

Job description

Ready to step into a high-impact leadership role where you can influence financial strategy, partner with operations, and drive results in a manufacturing environment? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounting Manager looking to grow their visibility and impact with a stable organization in Chicago’s South Suburbs.

Accounting Manager

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership and operations teams
• Opportunity to influence financial performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Lead and mentor an accounting team while helping shape financial processes and controls
• Stable, established business with strong operational focus and growth potential
• Diverse responsibilities spanning accounting, reporting, budgeting, and process improvement

Target Compensation:

120k-130k plus bonus (based off experience level)

Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Manager:

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and financial reporting
• Manage general ledger, account reconciliations, and internal controls
• Partner with operations leadership to analyze manufacturing costs and profitability
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
• Lead and develop accounting staff while driving process improvements

Qualifications for the Accounting Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Manufacturing industry experience with strong understanding of cost accounting
• ERP system experience and advanced Excel skills

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