Vice President, Finance & Accounting

SKYLINE FURNITURE MFG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SKYLINE FURNITURE MFG, based near Chicago, is seeking a Vice President of Finance & Accounting. This strategic role oversees all financial operations and drives operational efficiency and business growth.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in finance leadership, particularly in a manufacturing or wholesale environment. Responsibilities include leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, as well as mentoring the finance team. Full-time, in-person position based in Thornton, IL.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience, preferably within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, and cash flow management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and support operational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting, finance, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and financial reporting.
• Drive operational efficiency, business growth, and modernize financial systems.
• Mentor and develop the accounting and finance team.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Operational finance

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

AI-enabled business tools

Job description

Skyline Furniture is a family-owned and operated wholesale furniture manufacturer based just outside Chicago. Known throughout the industry for fashion-forward design, handcrafted quality, and custom-made upholstered furniture, Skyline partners with leading retailers across the country to deliver distinctive products with speed and flexibility.

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Vice President of Finance & Accounting to join our senior leadership team. This role will oversee all financial operations of the company while helping drive operational efficiency, business growth, and continued modernization of Skyline's financial systems and processes.

The ideal candidate is a strong financial leader with experience in manufacturing environments, deep accounting and operational finance expertise, and a passion for leveraging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve business performance.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the executive leadership team, the Vice President of Finance & Accounting will lead all accounting, finance, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and financial reporting functions for Skyline. This individual will partner closely with leadership across operations, sales, HR, IT, manufacturing, and supply chain to improve financial visibility, support strategic decision-making, and build scalable processes that support the company's continued growth.

This role requires balance of strategic leadership and hands-on execution. The successful candidate will help strengthen financial operations, optimize systems and reporting capabilities, and identify and build scalable processes that support the company's continued growth.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team and provide financial guidance on company strategy, growth initiatives, capital investments, and operational performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and KPI reporting processes.
• Provide actionable financial analysis and recommendations to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term business performance.
• Support ownership and leadership with strategic planning, financial modeling, and scenario analysis.
• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll oversight, fixed assets, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting procedures.
• Coordinate external audit activities and oversee relationships with auditors, tax advisors, banks, and insurance providers.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital strategies.
• Oversee banking relationships, lending structures, and financial compliance requirements.
• Monitor financial and operational risks and develop strategies to mitigate exposure.
• Ensure financial processes support the company's growth objectives while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Operational Finance & Process Improvement

• Partner with operations and manufacturing leadership to improve financial visibility, labor efficiency, production costing, and margin performance.
• Analyze operational and financial data to support informed business decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive process improvements, reporting efficiencies, and scalable financial workflows across the organization.
• Lead optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related financial systems.
• Evaluate and implement automation and AI-enabled tools that improve reporting, forecasting, workflow efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with IT and department leaders to strengthen systems integration, reporting capabilities, and overall business intelligence.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous improvement-oriented culture.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships throughout the organization and support leadership development initiatives.
• Help attract, develop, and retain top talent aligned with Skyline's culture and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, and/or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience, preferably within manufacturing, wholesale, or consumer products environments.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, cash flow management, and operational finance.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is required.
• Experience improving ERP systems, financial reporting processes, and operational workflows.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled business tools and integrating technology solutions that streamline accounting, reporting, forecasting, and administrative processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and support operational decision-making through financial insight and analytics.
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with high integrity, accountability, and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience in a privately held or family-owned business environment is strongly preferred.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• A strategic thinker who can also execute operationally
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Passionate about process improvement and organizational growth
• Excited about leveraging technology and AI to modernize finance operations
• A collaborative leader committed to developing teams and supporting company culture
• A trusted business partner capable of driving accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the organization

Please note, this is a full time in-person position at our facilities in Thornton, IL.