Accounting Systems & Controls Lead (Hybrid)

IFG US; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG US is partnering with a global manufacturing company to fill an internal control / accounting systems + automation role. The position operates in a hybrid environment with three days on-site in Oak Brook Terrace, IL, and two days remote.

You will ensure processes and financial reporting align with policies and remain audit-ready while leading system-based control design and governance. The role requires 6+ years in accounting systems, internal controls, or IT audit, with SAP ERP experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of accounting systems, internal controls, or IT audit experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred (Big 4 background a plus).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), automated controls, and systems implementations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure business processes, system configurations, and financial reporting align with approved accounting policies and remain audit-ready.
• Identify opportunities to enhance, automate, and standardize processes through system improvements and large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Lead control design and governance efforts during system implementations, upgrades, and process redesigns.
• Safeguard financial data integrity during system cutovers, migrations, and transitions.
• Evaluate accounting processes to ensure effective automated and manual controls are embedded within system functionality.
• Oversee ERP user access governance, including role design and segregation of duties (SoD) compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and internal control evaluations across accounting processes.
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation preparation and remediation tracking.
• Serve as a key advisor to finance, IT, and operational leadership on system controls, compliance, and process optimization.
• Provide training and guidance on policy adherence, access governance, and control awareness.

Skills

Internal controls

SOX compliance

ERP systems understanding

Automation mindset

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

IFG US is partnering with a global manufacturing company to fill an internal control / accounting systems + automation role. The position operates in a hybrid environment with three days on-site in Oak Brook Terrace, IL, and two days remote.

You will ensure processes and financial reporting align with policies and remain audit-ready while leading system-based control design and governance. The role requires 6+ years in accounting systems, internal controls, or IT audit, with SAP ERP experience