Accounting Manager Process Improvement

Amrize; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Dental, Disability & Life

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Amrize is seeking an Accounting Manager, Process Improvement in Chicago to bridge Corporate Accounting/SOX with the Building Materials Operational Finance team. You will translate US GAAP and SOX requirements into practical workflows, protect margins and ensure accurate reporting across sites.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with Big 4 assurance experience, 5–8+ years in accounting and strong hands-on controls, policy implementation, and ERP familiarity (SAP ECC/SAC/Tagetik).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting, internal control, and assurance experience.
• Active US CPA designation is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SOX process management across sites.
• Resolve control gaps with local owners and drive remediation.
• Implement corporate accounting policies into actionable guidelines.
• Standardize core accounting and reporting workflows.
• Optimize reconciliations and journal entry processes.
• Provide US GAAP guidance on revenue, leases, inventory and CapEx.

Skills

SOX & IC

Big 4

CPA

US GAAP

Process Improvement

Financial Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP ECC/SAC/Tagetik

Excel/Sheets

Job description

Accounting Manager Process Improvement

Requisition ID: 17414

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60606

Pay Type: Salary

Position type: Full-time / Salary

Estimated Wage Range $83,000 - $145,000/Annually

Travel Requirement: 21-30%

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Learn more at www.amrize.com/careers (https://www.amrize.com/us/en/careers.html)

Description:

We’re seeking a Accounting Manager Process Improvement who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Accounting Manager Process Improvement | Req ID: 17414 | HR Contact: Wendy BECKER | Location: Chicago Office IL

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Accounting Manager, Process Improvement serves as the vital strategic bridge between Corporate Accounting/SOX Compliance teams and the Building Materials Operational Finance organization. Operating in a complex matrix environment, this position translates corporate accounting directives into practical operational workflows, ensuring uncompromising compliance with US GAAP standards and SOX regulations while protecting business velocity, operational efficiency, and margin accuracy.

This role requires a pragmatic, commercially‑minded CPA with Big 4 assurance experience who can evaluate accounting policies through an operational lens. Acting as a diplomatic liaison, you will manage SOX coordination, partner with internal controls to resolve audit gaps, standardize local operational finance processes, and eliminate administrative friction while upholding the highest standards of financial integrity.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• SOX Management & Process Coordination: Lead end-to-end SOX process management and coordination across operational sites, ensuring local control owners understand, execute, and document key controls effectively.
• Internal Control Gap Resolution & Owner Follow-Up: Liaise closely with the Internal Control team on identified control gaps, ensuring appropriate local operational contacts are engaged, accountable, and actively driving timely remediation with control owners.
• Corporate Policy Implementation: Liaise with Corporate Accounting on the rollout and practical implementation of new accounting policies, translating technical requirements into actionable operational guidelines.
• Operational Process Standardization: Partner with local operational finance and plant leadership to standardize core accounting and reporting workflows across manufacturing and distribution locations.
• Protect Business Execution & Margins: Identify accounting policy friction or conservative accounting treatments (e.g., rebate accruals, scrap/inventory reserves, lease accounting) that unfairly drag down operational EBITDA or slow down commercial decision‑making.
• Optimize Account Reconciliations & Manual Entries: Drive continuous improvement in balance sheet reconciliation workflows and manual journal entry (MJE) processes, resolving aging bottlenecks and establishing clean documentation standards.
• Technical Accounting Guidance: Provide practical US GAAP guidance across revenue recognition (customer rebates and discounts), lease and capital expenditure governance (CapEx vs. OpEx), and inventory cost accounting to ensure compliant, standardized, and efficient plant and commercial operations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree

Field of Study Preferred: Accounting, Finance, or a related business field

Required Work Experience:

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting, internal control, and assurance experience.
• Public Accounting/Governance Background: Big 4 or top national public accounting firm (Assurance/Audit) experience auditing publicly traded manufacturing, industrial products, building materials, or complex distribution clients.
• SOX & Controls Track Record: Proven experience managing SOX compliance cycles, remediating control deficiencies with local control owners, and implementing standardized operational processes.

Required Training/Certifications: Active US CPA designation is mandatory.

Required Technical Skills:

• US GAAP & SOX Codifications: Expert knowledge of US GAAP standards—specifically ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), ASC 842 (Leases), ASC 330 (Inventory), and ASC 360 (Property, Plant, and Equipment)—alongside robust SOX 404 compliance frameworks.
• Systems & Tools: Strong working knowledge of enterprise ERP systems (specifically SAP ECC/SAC/Tagetik) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets for financial data analysis.

Travel Requirements: 10% – 30% travel (primarily site visits to operational plants, distribution facilities, and corporate meetings).

Additional Requirements

• High emotional intelligence (EQ) with proven negotiation skills to build consensus between conflicting corporate and operational priorities.
• Executive presence and gravitas to stand before senior leadership (CFO/Director level) and constructively defend operational accounting perspectives.
• Pragmatic, solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to translate complex technical accounting rules into clear, actionable business guidance.
• Reputation for conducting business at the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth after‑tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well‑being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We’re seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail] . This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago