Container International is hiring: Accounting Manager in Crystal Lake

The Accounting Manger Will lead the accounting function for a stable and growing privately held manufacturing business. This hands-on professional will be a key member of a close -knit team and will perform and lead the production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, general ledger management, standard cost setting and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the company financial performance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the operations and employees of the Accounting Department, which includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, pricing, costing, and variance analysis.
• Leads the month-end close process and preparation of periodic financial statements and monthly financial reporting packages.
• Analyzes manufacturing variances and maintains and updates standard costs.
• Oversees company's inventory including cycle count programs & periodic full physicals.
• Leads periodic financial forecasting and annual budgeting efforts.
• ERP improvements for financial module leads projects to optimize functionality.
• Manage the banking relationship, track cash use, and forecasts future cashflows.
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company's performance.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal governments requirements.
• Provides financial analysis on capital investments.
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policy and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Coordinates annual CPA and bank revi
• ews implementing recommendations as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong financial statements preparation and analytical skills
• Proficient in cost accounting using GAAP methods and recommendations.
• EPA Manufacturing software
• Experienced with standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis
• Capital expenditure purchasing modeling (ROI, IRR, payback) including capacity analysis
• Bank financing and cashflow forecasting experience
• Familiarity with fixed asset and depreciation schedules
• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Manufacturing background in a standard cost environment
• Ten or more years of related experience required 
• ERP system experience required