Strategic Accounting Manager — Manufacturing & Real Estate

CFS; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Bartlett, IL is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to own accounting operations across multiple entities. You will lead a small team, supervise month-end close, and ensure accurate financial reporting for manufacturing and real estate activities.

This role offers a hands-on leadership path with direct exposure to ownership, a planned succession, and opportunities to improve processes and controls across the organization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or an inventory-driven environment.
• Experience with inventory accounting, BOMs, and multi-entity reporting.
• Strong ERP experience including QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting including AP, AR, GL, inventory, and financial reporting.
• Lead month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Manage manufacturing and inventory accounting, including BOMs and inventory controls.
• Oversee accounting for real estate activities, including tenant billing and tax reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

CFS in Bartlett, IL is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to own accounting operations across multiple entities. You will lead a small team, supervise month-end close, and ensure accurate financial reporting for manufacturing and real estate activities.

This role offers a hands-on leadership path with direct exposure to ownership, a planned succession, and opportunities to improve processes and controls across the organization.