Accounting Manager

Naperville (Onsite)

Lead the financial processes of the month-end close, cost variance reconciliations, inventory reconciliations, GL entries, standard cost reconciliations, changes in fixed assets, P&L, and forecast adjustments to budget. Held responsible to ensure all plant accounting activities comply with GAAP, polices, and sound business practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the Accounting Team by mentoring and fostering relationships. Involved in hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, establish and track goals, etc.

• Responsible for all accounting activities within the facility, including general accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable and receivables, cash management and fixed asset management.

• Preparing annual budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, monthly and year-end financial statements, performance-to -actual analysis and daily operating updates.

• Responsible for compliance with all internal control procedures.

• Product costing and analysis.

• Responsible for inventory control and cycle count and physical inventory activities.

• Leads continuous improvement and cost control initiatives.

• Proactively interact with supervisors, management team as well as senior management to ensure all parties have a clear and accurate picture of the plant’s overall financial performance.

• An advisor/mentor on accounting/finance to plant leadership aiding the decision-making process.

• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes.

• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (Accounting/Finance) from four-year College or University. Master’s Degree, CPA or CMA Preferred.

• 8+ years of direct experience in a Manufacturing environment.

• Experience in manufacturing accounting roles with a focus on cost accounting, manufacturing planning & budgeting.

• 4+ years of direct supervisory experience overseeing the Accounting Department.

• Solid knowledge, understanding, and experience with GAAP.

• Proven ability to thrive and succeed in a “fast paced” work environment.

• Ability to understand all changes in manufacturing strategy and provide insight & commentary.

• Execution oriented and rigorous in meeting performance commitments.

• Strong manufacturing background in quantitative analyses & ability to solve complex problems.

• Solid verbal & written communication, analytical & leadership skills.