Systems Accounting Manager

Buckingham Search

Oak Brook (IL)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible work arrangements

Savings and retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking an Accounting Systems & Process Manager based in Oak Brook, IL. This role involves leading large-scale initiatives to enhance accounting and internal control processes, ensuring compliance with financial policies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with 6 to 8 years of experience, particularly in public accounting. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with various benefits supporting your professional development.

Qualifications

6 to 8 years of directly related experience.
Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm.
Experience working with IT systems and system implementations.

Responsibilities

Ensure accounting processes and reporting align with financial policies.
Lead initiatives for process improvement and system enhancements.
Safeguard financial data integrity during transitions.

Skills

Accounting systems expertise

Internal controls knowledge

Process improvement

Leadership

SAP systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus. Direct message the job poster from Buckingham Search.

Accounting Systems & Process Manager

Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days work from home | Oak Brook, IL

A global leader in capital goods, this organization designs, manufactures, and supports agricultural and construction equipment used by customers around the world. Its portfolio includes well‑known brands and a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and productivity solutions.

As the Accounting Systems and Process Manager, you will sit at the intersection of accounting, technology, and internal controls, playing a key role in protecting financial data integrity while helping modernize and scale the organization’s systems and processes. This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting knowledge with systems expertise and cross‑functional leadership.

You will act as a trusted advisor to Accounting, IT, Audit, and business leaders, guiding internal control design, system implementations, and process improvements across a complex, global environment. From SAP transformations to segregation of duties governance, your work will directly influence how the company operates today and prepares for the future.

Responsibilities

Ensure accounting processes, system configurations, and reporting are aligned with financial policies, audit‑ready, and consistently applied across the organization
Lead and deliver large‑scale initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, system implementations, and system enhancements
Provide leadership during system implementations and upgrades, ensuring future‑state processes and controls are thoughtfully designed and embedded
Safeguard financial data integrity during cutovers, data migrations, and business process transitions
Assess current and future‑state business processes, leveraging system functionality and automation to identify control requirements and efficiencies
Own the design and governance of SAP ECC and S/4HANA user access, ensuring role‑based access and compliance with segregation of duties principles
Perform risk assessments and control evaluations across accounting processes, identifying gaps and recommending practical improvements
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, facilitating discussions, and driving remediation efforts
Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to finance, IT, operations, and business leadership on system controls and compliance
Develop and deliver training to finance and business users on policies, access management, and control awareness

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
6 to 8 years of directly related experience
Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm
Experience working with or auditing IT systems, including SAP, automated controls, and systems implementations
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements

Benefits