Manufacturing Accounting Manager

Constellation Search Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Constellation Search Group is seeking an Accounting Manager in a full-time, direct-hire role to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting in a lean manufacturing environment. You will drive the month-end close, prepare statements, and coordinate the external audit while maintaining strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a CPA (preferred), 7+ years in accounting with manufacturing and 3+ years in public accounting, and strong SAP/ERP and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing, including 3+ years in public accounting (audit preferred).
• Strong accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience leading month-end close and annual audit process.
• CPA preferred. SAP or ERP experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports, analyze results and explain variances.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and accuracy of financial records.
• Lead the annual external audit process and prepare audit schedules and deliverables.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Support inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and other accounting activities.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and process improvements.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Advanced Excel

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Constellation Search Group is seeking an Accounting Manager in a full-time, direct-hire role to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting in a lean manufacturing environment. You will drive the month-end close, prepare statements, and coordinate the external audit while maintaining strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a CPA (preferred), 7+ years in accounting with manufacturing and 3+ years in public accounting, and strong SAP/ERP and Excel skills.