Corporate Accounting Manager

Addison Group; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to join a leading global manufacturing company in Des Plaines, Illinois. This role emphasizes leadership and strategic financial management within a collaborative finance team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a CPA, and over 6 years of progressive experience, ideally in manufacturing and large public companies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s or MBA preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close for corporate-level entities.
• Oversee purchase accounting and support statutory reporting.
• Manage and develop a small corporate accounting team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Team-building

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s or MBA

Job description

Addison Group is partnering with a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar global manufacturing company to identify a Corporate Accounting Manager to join their growing corporate finance team.

You’ll be joining a stable, highly respected organization where accounting is seen as a strategic driver of the business—not just a back-office function. The finance leadership team fosters collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. If you thrive in a team-oriented environment and enjoy process optimization, this is an ideal next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close for corporate-level entities and core accounting areas (cash, debt, reserves, hedging, allocations)
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analytics
• Oversee purchase accounting and support statutory reporting requirements
• Improve close processes through better use of systems, standard procedures, and automation
• Manage and develop a small corporate accounting team
• Support internal controls testing and strengthen control processes
• Help draft and maintain company-wide accounting policies
• Ensure compliance with established accounting standards and internal policies
• Assist with financial reporting support schedules as needed
• Partner with external auditors for quarterly and year-end audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s or MBA preferred)
• CPA strongly preferred
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Big 4 and/or large U.S. public company experience preferred
• Manufacturing industry experience a plus
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Proven leadership, team-building, and project-management skills
• Curious, proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement