Strategic Accounting Manager - Lead Finance & Forecasting

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end close processes and drive strategic financial initiatives. The role offers visibility to the CEO and CFO and a chance to influence business decisions through rigorous analysis and reporting.

You will manage a skilled accounting team and partner with leadership to support growth, liquidity planning, and robust internal controls across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5-7+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Experience with WIP accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, treasury, budgeting, and financial reporting activities.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making and business growth.
• Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts and liquidity planning.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and accounting operations.
• Develop financial forecasts, reporting, and analytical models to support business objectives.
• Coordinate financial statement preparation and support tax reporting activities.

Skills

WIP accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end close processes and drive strategic financial initiatives. The role offers visibility to the CEO and CFO and a chance to influence business decisions through rigorous analysis and reporting.

You will manage a skilled accounting team and partner with leadership to support growth, liquidity planning, and robust internal controls across the organization.