Manufacturing Accounting Manager — End-to-End, ERP & BI

ITW Automotive Group; Richton Park (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Automotive Group seeks an Accounting Manager to lead the US accounting organization, owning end-to-end processes from Invoice-to-Pay through record-to-report in compliance with US GAAP. The role drives forecasting, reporting and analysis while developing the accounting team and partnerships with the Controller.

You will oversee ERP and BI integration, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements for US manufacturing operations and adherence to ITW policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including cost accounting, inventory and month-end close.
• Demonstrated experience (at least 3 years) managing a direct staff of accounting professionals, including coaching, developing and leading a team through change.
• Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles, including US GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
• Excellent knowledge of ERP and BI systems (Power BI preferred) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, documentation and performance of US accounting processes end to end, with clear handoffs, defined owners and measurable KPIs.
• Lead continuous process improvement (toolbox), standardization and automation opportunities across the accounting function.
• Partner with the Controller and IT on ERP and database integration, and on GL and financial statement reporting in Power BI.
• Own the monthly close calendar and coordinate with plants and functional teams to ensure timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Ensure timely entry of monthly and quarterly financials and the Tax Kit into the ITW corporate reporting software; review the work prepared by the team.
• Perform and review monthly account reconciliations, including bank, intercompany, cost function and other reconciliations.
• Perform detailed analysis of accounting information, monitor completeness and accuracy, identify potential problems, implement corrective actions and follow up until resolved.
• Ensure documentation, monitoring and remediation of internal controls in accordance with ITW policies, including ICQ and the Top 13 Controls and segregation of duties.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting processes that meet or exceed internal and external audit requirements; assist the Controller in internal and external audits.
• Oversee the Procurement Card program (policy, card issuance and cancellation, credit limits, periodic reviews and training); day-to-day administration is performed by the AP team.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Team coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ITW Automotive Group seeks an Accounting Manager to lead the US accounting organization, owning end-to-end processes from Invoice-to-Pay through record-to-report in compliance with US GAAP. The role drives forecasting, reporting and analysis while developing the accounting team and partnerships with the Controller.

You will oversee ERP and BI integration, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements for US manufacturing operations and adherence to ITW policies.