US Manufacturing Accounting Manager

ITW; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the US accounting organization from Chicago, overseeing end-to-end processes such as Invoice-to-pay, bill-to-cash and record-to-report. You will develop the accounting team and partner with the Controller on forecasting, reporting and analytics under US GAAP.

You will manage close, reconciliations and internal controls for US manufacturing, drive process improvements and collaborate with plant finance and IT on ERP tools and Power BI reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA strongly preferred; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of manufacturing accounting experience and cost accounting.
• Experience managing staff and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and performance of US accounting processes end to end with defined owners and KPIs.
• Lead process improvement, standardization and automation opportunities across accounting.
• Partner with Controller and IT on ERP integration and GAAP reporting in Power BI.
• Own monthly close calendar and ensure timely, accurate financial statements.
• Review reconciliations and perform detailed analysis to resolve issues.
• Oversee inventory accounting, standard costs, variances and capitalization.
• Develop and maintain internal controls per ITW policies and audits.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification preferred

MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

ITW is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the US accounting organization from Chicago, overseeing end-to-end processes such as Invoice-to-pay, bill-to-cash and record-to-report. You will develop the accounting team and partner with the Controller on forecasting, reporting and analytics under US GAAP.

You will manage close, reconciliations and internal controls for US manufacturing, drive process improvements and collaborate with plant finance and IT on ERP tools and Power BI reporting.