Strategic Accounting Manager - Manufacturing Leader

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Chicago’s South Suburbs is seeking an Accounting Manager to influence financial strategy and partner with operations in a manufacturing environment. You will lead a team, own month-end close, analyze costs, and drive budgeting and process improvements while reporting to senior leadership.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of accounting with cost accounting in manufacturing; ERP experience and advanced Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• ERP systems proficiency and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Manage general ledger and account reconciliations with internal controls.
• Partner with operations to analyze manufacturing costs and profitability.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Lead and develop accounting staff and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP system experience

Advanced Excel

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Chicago’s South Suburbs is seeking an Accounting Manager to influence financial strategy and partner with operations in a manufacturing environment. You will lead a team, own month-end close, analyze costs, and drive budgeting and process improvements while reporting to senior leadership.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of accounting with cost accounting in manufacturing; ERP experience and advanced Excel are essential.