Accounting Manager

Allegion Canada Inc.; Princeton (IL); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Perks at Work

Job summary

Allegion in Princeton, IL is seeking a dynamic Accounting Manager to lead plant and finance teams. The role emphasizes strategic planning, strong accounting and analytical capability, and partnership with leadership to drive profitability in a high-growth environment.

You will oversee month-end close, cost accounting, variance analysis, budgeting, and SOX compliance, while mentoring staff and ensuring GAAP/FICAP adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• 5–8+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• Ability to communicate complex financial insights to senior management.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with ownership and accountability.
• Highly organized with ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency; drive to modernize finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Strategic advisory to plant and functional leaders, translating financial data into actionable strategies.
• Lead cross-functional Lean initiatives to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Supervise and develop the finance staff, ensuring high performance.
• Maintain robust internal controls to ensure GAAP/FICAP compliance.
• Assist with SOX compliance activities and close out deficiencies.
• Manage full-cycle month-end close, journal entries, and plant reporting.
• Oversee standard costing, cost rolls, and variance analysis with executive commentary.
• Manage BU investment strategy and ROI analysis with project tracking.
• Drive the AOP and forecasts in collaboration with controllers and operations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, CMA, or MBA

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Accounting Manager – Princeton, IL (Hybrid) (Candidate will be able to work 1 day a week from a remote location)

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

At Allegion, we are driven by a bold vision: redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values innovation, purpose, and excellence. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work model—combining in-person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Since hybrid arrangements can vary based on the needs of the individual, team and business, your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details about this role. We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment. Together, we’ll unlock your potential and create a lasting impact. While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the hybrid schedule as needed at the Company’s discretion.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, hands‑on Accounting Manager to join our LCN team. This role is designed for a detail‑oriented professional with strong accounting and analytical capabilities who can provide strategic guidance to plant and finance leadership. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high‑growth environment, demonstrating excellent communication, and problem‑solving skills to navigate business changes effectively.

What You Will Do

• Business Partnering & Strategic Influence: Strategic Advisory: Act as a primary financial advisor to plant and functional leaders, translating complex financial data into actionable strategies to improve business outcomes.
• Operational Excellence: Lead cross‑functional initiatives to drive a Lean Manufacturing mindset. Identify and execute value‑added process improvements that enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
• Team Mentorship: Supervise and develop the finance staff (including Financial Analysts), ensuring high performance, professional growth, and effective cross‑training within the group.
• Compliance & Internal Controls: Regulatory Oversight: Maintain a robust internal control environment to ensure all accounting procedures are fully compliant with GAAP and FICAP standards.
• Financial Risk & Governance: Assist with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance activities, including testing and documentation. Work closely with the SOX Coordinator to proactively resolve control gaps and ensure the timely close‑out of deficiencies.
• Financial Projects & Processes: Month‑End Close: Manage the full‑cycle month‑end closing process, including journal entries, financial analysis, account reconciliations, and comprehensive plant reporting.
• Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis: Oversee the standard costing system, including annual cost‑rolls and manufacturing variance analysis. Provide executive‑level commentary on weekly and monthly management reports.
• Investment Strategy: Manage the BU investment strategy and project analysis (CER – Capital Expenditure Requests) pipeline. Partner with the Capital Projects Manager to provide strategic oversight on spend, ROI analysis, and project tracking.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Drive the AOP and periodic forecasting processes by partnering with the Controller and operational leads. Ensure fiscal alignment across all departments and synthesize complex financial fluctuations into clear, actionable summaries for leadership review.
• Special Assignments: Provide financial guidance and support for special projects, including internal/external audit support and physical inventory management.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (Required).
• CPA, CMA, or MBA (Preferred).
• Experience: 5–8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to look beyond the numbers to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for the business.
• Ability to communicate complex financial insights and strategic recommendations to senior management in a concise and actionable format.
• Demonstrate a strong professional presence with the capacity to influence decision‑making at all organizational levels.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives with a high degree of ownership and a steadfast commitment to accountability and results.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage complex, competing priorities and meet strict deadlines during the close and audit cycles.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel) and a drive to implement digital tools and automated processes to modernize the finance function.

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”. You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us. You want a culture that promotes work‑life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!

What You’ll Get from Us

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax‑advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax‑advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
• Disability Insurance – Short‑Term and Long‑Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching

Compensation

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. The expected Base Salary Range: $92,000 to $105,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Bonus Eligible: Yes

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.

We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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