Accounting Manager (Bolingbrook, IL) HYBRID

ZipRecruiter; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American distributor is seeking an Accounting Manager for its Bolingbrook office. This role involves managing operational accounting and financial compliance, leading a team, and improving processes to drive efficiency. Ideal candidates will hold a CPA and have significant accounting experience, including familiarity with US GAAP standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience needed.
• Experience in a Big 4 or large US public company is preferred.
• Private Equity experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational accounting processes, ensuring compliance.
• Lead a team of 4; execute the monthly close process.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Customer-service mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

OneStream or similar software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

JOIN US AND "CREATE YOUR VISION"

ABOUT US

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Manager’s main responsibility is to manage and drive operational accounting, including financial close and account reconciliations, through utilization of industry best practices, tools, and processes. The Accounting Manager will serve as an important leader within the Company’s finance organization, ensuring compliance with standard frameworks (i.e. US GAAP, SOX, COSO, and Company policies), enabling accurate and timely financial close, driving continuous improvement and efficiencies, and partnering with the business to provide financial insights and support. This role will lead and manage a team of 4 direct reports.

The Accounting Manager will have significant visibility to executive leadership throughout the Company, including CAO and CFO, and will maintain close working relationships with several members within the finance organization. As such, the individual in this role needs to be comfortable with a high degree of variability in their role and job function. This role should exemplify and advocate the company culture, values, and principles.

Monday-Friday, Exempt, Full-Time

Bolingbrook, IL, Hybrid

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Execute the monthly close process for the Company, including review of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Own the operational accounting for the Company, such as fixed assets, leases, inventory, warehouse operating expenses, and payroll
• Drive continuous improvement and reduced cycle time in the monthly close process through the increased utilization of technology and tools, implementation of standard operating procedures, and other efficiency measures
• Develop and support processes and controls to ensure compliance with internal control frameworks, US GAAP, and Company policies
• Build relationships with Company’s leaders to support understanding of and gain insights from departmental and warehouse financial results
• Coordinate with and support external auditors for interim and annual audit
• Provide real-time coaching and development opportunities to team members

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting
• CPA required
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Big 4 accounting and/or large US public company experience
• Strong understanding and practical working knowledge of US GAAP
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail
• Curious mindset that proactively seeks understanding and feedback
• Results oriented with a customer-service mindset and approach
• Engaging leadership approach that builds rapport and cohesiveness within the team
• Ability to overcome obstacles and achieve objectives, changing direction along the way to achieve business objectives
• Motivated by and thrives in a fast-paced environment with frequent ad hoc requests and changing priorities
• Private Equity experience is a plus
• Experience with OneStream or similar consolidation software is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is a must

TRAVEL

Limited travel (under 20%)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This job operating in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUIAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to , , creed, , , marital status, , citizenship status, , , , or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.