Accounting Supervisor

LHH; Mount Prospect (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Medical benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Job summary

LHH is recruiting for an Accounting Supervisor in Mount Prospect, IL. This hybrid role offers opportunities to lead month-end close, drive financial analyses, and partner with operations and senior leadership.

A CPA is preferred, with 4+ years in manufacturing or related fields, and strong Excel and ERP/BI skills. The role provides a clear path toward Accounting Manager and Controller-level leadership within a global manufacturing environment, with a competitive base salary and bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Manufacturing, CPG, industrial, distribution, or public accounting with manufacturing clients preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Exposure to cost accounting or manufacturing accounting is helpful.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with operational leaders.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, project leadership, or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Prepare internal financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Analyze operating results, explain variances, and communicate findings to business leaders.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, and Accounting leadership to drive decision-making.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and monthly outlooks.
• Support internal controls, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members while building leadership experience.
• Participate in special projects, profitability analysis, and business performance initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Communication

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Mt. Prospect, IL | Hybrid (3 Days In Office)

A global manufacturer is seeking an Accounting Supervisor for their growing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA or high-potential accounting professional seeking a path toward Accounting Manager and Controller-level leadership. The company operates within the industrial products sector, generates several billion dollars in annual revenue, and offers a culture wherein accounting professionals have significant exposure to operations, leadership, analysis, and strategic decision-making.

What You'll Do: Responsibilities

• Own and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses
• Prepare internal financial statements and management reporting packages
• Analyze operating results, explain variances, and communicate findings to business leaders
• Partner closely with Operations, Finance, and Accounting leadership to drive decision-making
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and monthly outlooks
• Support internal controls, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor and develop accounting team members while building leadership experience
• Participate in special projects, profitability analysis, and business performance initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Manufacturing, CPG, industrial, distribution, or public accounting experience with manufacturing clients preferred
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Exposure to cost accounting or manufacturing accounting is helpful
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience working within ERP systems and business intelligence tools
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with operational leaders
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, project leadership, or supervisory experience

Why People Like This Opportunity

• Clear growth path into Accounting Manager-level leadership
• Strong mentorship and exposure to senior finance leadership
• Hybrid schedule with flexibility during non-close periods
• Diverse mix of accounting, analysis, operations, and business partnership work
• Stable global organization with long-term career opportunities
• Collaborative culture that values initiative and professional development
• Base salary: $100,000 - $115,000 + 5% target bonus
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and holiday program
• Hybrid work environment

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