[HYBRID] Accounting Manager – Manufacturing exp. req.
Location: Des Plaines, IL – HYBRID; Office Fully Accessible via Public Transportation
Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 + Full Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Holidays, Job Type: Full Time
Typical Hours: Mon-Fri; Flexible (40-45hrs/wk.); 2 days remote
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
[HYBRID] Accounting Manager Description
Our client, a growing manufacturer with multiple facilities across the US, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its corporate finance team in Des Plaines, IL. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that continues to grow through acquisition while investing heavily in its people, systems, and processes. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this role offers broad exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the business. This is much more than a traditional accounting position. The company is seeking someone who understands the bigger picture—someone who can connect accounting to business strategy, challenge existing processes, and identify opportunities for improvement. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, enjoys building scalable solutions, and wants to play an active role in shaping the future of the finance organization while partnering closely with operations and executive leadership.
[HYBRID] Accounting Manager Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly close process while ensuring timely and accurate GAAP-compliant reporting
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reporting
- Collaborate cross-functionally to provide financial analysis supporting productivity, profitability, and business decisions
- Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, and cost analysis across multiple manufacturing locations
- Track, audit, and report capital expenditures
- Develop and improve accounting controls, policies, and financial processes
- Serve as the primary liaison for annual external audits
- Support ERP implementation and financial systems optimization initiatives
- Provide financial support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
- Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and special projects
[HYBRID] Accounting Manager Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required
- Manufacturing accounting industry experience required
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting and month end close required
- ERP system experience required
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) required
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Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please list the ERP systems that you’ve used.
- Are you able to create pivot tables and perform VLOOKUPs in MS Excel?
- This is a hybrid position requiring Tues-Thurs onsite in Des Plaines, IL- accessible
via public transportation. Any concerns?
- What are your salary expectations?
- If you have a LinkedIn profile, please share the URL.
Education:
Experience:
- progressive accounting: 5 years (Required)
- manufacturing accounting: 2 years (Required)
- leading month-end close: 2 years (Required)
- ERP: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL
