Manufacturing Site Finance Leader & Accounting

RC Talent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Head of Finance and Accounting for a growing Chicago-area manufacturing site, leading the accounting and finance function within a larger public company structure. You will own monthly close, financial reporting, cost accounting, internal controls, and team leadership, while partnering with site leadership to drive operational and financial performance.

The role requires manufacturing accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to translate financial information into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.
• MBA, CPA, or public accounting background preferred.
• Proven experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Finance Leader, or senior accounting leader. Manufacturing accounting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
• Own financial reporting for the site, including reporting packages, forecasts, analysis, and leadership-level financial updates.
• Serve as the primary finance partner to site leadership, providing insight on financial results, risks, opportunities, and business decisions.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, setting clear expectations around accuracy, ownership, communication, and process discipline.
• Oversee core accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, commissions, fixed assets, and capital expenditures.
• Strengthen manufacturing accounting processes, including inventory accounting, physical inventory support, standard costs, cost analysis, and variance review.
• Partner with operations, warehouse, IT, and leadership teams to improve inventory accuracy, financial visibility, and operational reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and scenario analysis for the site.
• Analyze customer terms, revenue trends, cost drivers, margins, and cash flow impact to help leadership make informed decisions.
• Monitor financial risks tied to tariffs, raw material pricing, long-term contracts, and commodity exposure. Maintain and evaluate an existing commodity hedging program with a practical understanding of business risk and market impact.
• Establish and improve internal controls that protect company assets, strengthen compliance, and support public company reporting expectations.
• Help improve finance and accounting processes as the business continues to mature within a larger public company environment.
• Support the transition from the current ERP system to a future platform, bringing a systems-savvy and improvement-minded approach.
• Provide financial guidance around capital investments, project spending, and site-level business cases.
• Protect confidential financial and business information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support additional finance, accounting, operational, and leadership initiatives as business needs evolve.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Excel skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual English-Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Infor Visual

Infor Sightline

Job description

Head of Finance and Accounting for a growing Chicago-area manufacturing site, leading the accounting and finance function within a larger public company structure. You will own monthly close, financial reporting, cost accounting, internal controls, and team leadership, while partnering with site leadership to drive operational and financial performance.

The role requires manufacturing accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to translate financial information into actionable