Accounting Manager - Manufacturing - Skokie, IL
Michael Page, Skokie, IL, United States
I'm partnered with the VP of Finance at a multi-million dollar leading manufacturing company. Our client is experiencing immense company growth through acquisitions as well as organic growth and operational expansion through key strategic initiatives. Due to this growth, they are now looking to find an Accounting Manager to join their team near Skokie, IL to take ownership over the month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other daily accounting functions.
Client Details
I'm partnered with the VP of Finance at a multi-million dollar leading manufacturing company. Our client is experiencing immense company growth through acquisitions as well as organic growth and operational expansion through key strategic initiatives. Due to this growth, they are now looking to find an Accounting Manager to join their team near Skokie, IL to take ownership over the month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other daily accounting functions.
Description
Accounting Manager Responsibilities:
- Coordinate month-end and year-end closing procedures and perform necessary accruals, adjustments, and reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal controls.
- Coordinate and facilitate internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing audit findings.
- Monitor cash flow, including cash inflows and outflows, and manage working capital. Make recommendations for cash flow optimization and maintain relationships with banks and financial institutions.
- Oversee the general ledger and ensure proper classification and coding of financial transactions. Review and reconcile accounts, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records
- Manage both the AR and AP teams to ensure timely and accurate work is completed
Profile
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of experience in Accounting
- Management/Supervisory Experience
- Manufacturing, CPG or distribution industry experience
- CPA or MBA preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP, and other regulatory requirements
- Excellent analytic, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Key attention to detail
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Job Offer
- Highly competitive compensation package
- Bonus structure
- Strong benefits (401k match)
- Fast growing company
- Highly visible role, collaborating with senior leadership
- Awesome team culture, highly collaborative and positive atmosphere
- Gain exposure from a leading, highly acquisitive company
- Stable company with ample career progression
- Exposure to global senior leadership
- Opportunity to manage a team
- Mentorship from the VP of Finance and CFO
Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours!
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