Accounting Manager

CFS; Willowbrook (IL); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits package

Resumo da oferta

CFS in Willowbrook, IL is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and lead month-end close and financial reporting. You will mentor the accounting team and partner with leadership to drive strategic financial initiatives and sound decision-making.

You will manage close processes, ensure GAAP compliance, and provide insightful financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts to support growth and operational excellence.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with leadership/supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience managing month-end close processes and preparing financial statements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning initiatives.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as a primary liaison with auditors and external partners.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Partner with operational and executive leadership to provide financial insights and support business decisions.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Budgeting/Forecasting

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Ferramentas

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This Accounting Manager role offers the opportunity to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, lead month-end close and financial reporting activities, mentor and develop an accounting team, and partner closely with leadership to support strategic business initiatives and sound financial decision-making.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out For The Accounting Manager

• Highly visible leadership role with direct interaction with executive management
• Opportunity to lead and develop an accounting team while driving process improvements
• Broad exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business operations
• Ability to influence key financial decisions and organizational growth initiatives
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package

Key Responsibilities For The Accounting Manager

• Manage and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning initiatives
• Coordinate external audits and serve as a primary liaison with auditors and external partners
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Partner with operational and executive leadership to provide financial insights and support business decisions

Qualifications For The Accounting Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting
• Experience managing month-end close processes and preparing financial statements
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience is preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner across all levels of the organization
• CPA designation or CPA-track preferred but not required

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