Accounting Manager (hybrid office schedule / western Chicago suburbs)

The Accounting Manager will lead a team of accountants and oversee the department's daily operations such as financial reporting, month-end processes, and forecasting. This role will work closely with internal partners to ensure timely and accurate reporting of business performance. The ideal candidate will have the ability to analyze and interpret large operational data sets and will be able to understand complex business processes. This role will have 4 direct reports.

Responsibilities :

• Leads and enables a team of accountants to foster an environment of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the department.
• Ensures timely and accurate reporting of financial information to management and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborates with department leaders to research and understand variance drivers.
• Prepares detailed data driven forecasts.
• Traces, troubleshoots, and strives to improve system driven accounting processes.
• Assists with and reviews month-end close entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Monitors, reviews, and documents processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Assists the department with audits, tax compliance and other projects.

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