Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager | Schaumburg , IL

Our client, a fast-growing and highly stable manufacturing organization, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead their accounting operations and support the strategic growth of the finance team. This role offers leadership exposure, ownership of the close process, and the ability to drive process improvements across the department.

Salary : 110k-120k

Why Apply?

Rapidly growing, long-established company with low turnover

High-impact role for an Accounting Manager looking to build and develop a team

Tight-knit culture with an open-door leadership style

Opportunity to modernize processes and strengthen internal controls

Stable organization with diverse business units and strong financials

Jeans on Fridays + a very people-first culture

Tons of visibility working directly with the CFO

Responsibilities : Accounting Manager

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture

Oversee daily accounting operations with a focus on accuracy and efficiency

Manage monthly and annual close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation

Ensure accurate revenue recognition (percentage of completion)

Oversee project invoicing and billing

Manage sales tax compliance, filings, and reviews

Coordinate year-end financial audits and 401(k) audits

Prepare annual regulatory filings

Lead the budgeting and forecasting process with the CFO

Provide financial insights to support decision-making

Identify and implement process improvements and control enhancements

Support additional duties as assigned by the CFO

Qualifications : Accounting Manager

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA or advanced degree preferred

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities

Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred

ERP experience required; Business Central experience highly desirable

Strong Excel and data analysis skills

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Strategic, detail-oriented Accounting Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy

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