Accounting Manager — Lead Finance Team & Process Improvement

CFS; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast growth and exciting opportunities

Energetic culture that values collaboration

Strong emphasis on employee growth and long tenure

Job summary

A growing business in the food & beverage sector is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and lead the accounting team. This role involves managing daily accounting tasks, credit and collections, and improving processes using ERP systems like Netsuite. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of finance experience and a relevant degree. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work closely with senior management in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a finance role at a mid-size business, preferably in wholesale food & beverage or CPG.
• Experience leading an accounting team and managing deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team and daily operations.
• Manage Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable transactions.
• Administer trade spend tracking and ensure accurate coding.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within Netsuite.
• Oversee weekly cash management and reporting.
• Manage credit and collections policies.
• Handle foreign tax reporting and accounting.
• Oversee Line of Credit management.
• Conduct ad hoc reporting and analysis.
• Develop and improve accounting processes.

Skills

Leadership in accounting team management

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable

Trade Spend Management

Netsuite process development

Cash reporting and management

Credit & Collections Management

Foreign taxes management

Reporting and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

A growing business in the food & beverage sector is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and lead the accounting team. This role involves managing daily accounting tasks, credit and collections, and improving processes using ERP systems like Netsuite. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of finance experience and a relevant degree. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work closely with senior management in a dynamic environment.