Hybrid Accounting Manager — Lead Close & GAAP (Manufacturing)

Stampede Culinary Partners; Bridgeview (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

Pet insurance

401(k) with employer match

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off (PTO)

Floating holidays

Employee discounts

Company bonus program

Additional employee perks

Job summary

Stampede Culinary Partners in Bridgeview, IL is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. This hands-on leadership role manages daily accounting operations, oversees AR/AP, and drives accurate month-end close in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will lead a growing accounting team, ensure GAAP compliance, and partner with Operations to strengthen inventory and manufacturing accounting. Join us to help scale finance processes and contribute to ongoing growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience (manufacturing experience strongly preferred).
• 2+ years of leadership or people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience leading month-end close processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead change, improve processes, and work cross-functionally.
• Experience with multi-site accounting and multi-currency transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process and maintain the general ledger.
• Review complex journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, inventory, and lease accounting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Lead and support the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to strengthen inventory and manufacturing accounting processes.
• Improve internal controls, streamline workflows, and identify automation opportunities.
• Support audits, financial reporting, and special projects.
• Collaborate with leadership to provide meaningful financial insights that drive business decisions.
• Help build scalable accounting processes to support the company's continued growth.

Skills

Leadership / people management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Stampede Culinary Partners in Bridgeview, IL is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. This hands-on leadership role manages daily accounting operations, oversees AR/AP, and drives accurate month-end close in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will lead a growing accounting team, ensure GAAP compliance, and partner with Operations to strengthen inventory and manufacturing accounting. Join us to help scale finance processes and contribute to ongoing growth.