Accounting Manager

CFS; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Romeoville, IL is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations and supervise a two-person team. The role reports to the CFO and offers visibility within a growing manufacturing/distribution environment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting with 5+ years of accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills. Prior supervisory experience is a plus as the organization emphasizes internal promotion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger, month-end close, and reconciliations.
• Distribution or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel required.
• Strong communication and process improvement mindset.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and supervise two team members
• Manage general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and inventory accounting
• Prepare year-end schedules and support external audits
• Partner with CFO on accounting and financial matters
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
• Assist with hiring and developing accounting staff

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Supervisory potential

Process improvement mindset

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)

Job description

About The Company

Our client is a successful, family-owned organization seeking an Accounting Manager to join their growing team. This is a highly visible role reporting directly to the CFO and offers an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant or Accounting Supervisor looking to step into management. With approximately 130 employees, the company has a strong culture of promoting from within and investing in employee growth.

Why consider this role?

• Direct exposure to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team
• Opportunity to manage and develop a team of two
• Bonus potential as responsibilities grow
• Ability to lead process improvement initiatives across the organization
• Strong internal promotion track record and long-term career growth

Responsibilities Of The Accounting Manager

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and supervise two team members
• Manage the general ledger, month-end close, account reconciliations, and inventory accounting
• Prepare year-end schedules and support the external audit process
• Serve as a key partner to the CFO on accounting and financial matters
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
• Assist with hiring and developing accounting staff

Qualifications Of The Accounting Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close, and reconciliations
• Distribution or manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Process improvement mindset with strong communication skills
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus, but not required