Accounting Systems Manager Job at LaSalle Network in Chicago

LaSalle has partnered with a global leader in packaging solutions, specializing in innovative designs for industries such as food, beverage, and personal care to find an Accounting Systems Manager. With a legacy spanning over a century, they have established a reputation for driving exceptional results for their clients. Operating across multiple continents, they've achieved over $3 billion in annual revenue and continue to grow at a rate far outpacing their industry peers. Their commitment to improving clients' profitability through tailored packaging solutions, operational efficiency, and cost reduction has remained at the core of their success.

The Accounting Systems Manager will serve a dual-purpose role, supporting corporate and inventory accounting functions while driving efficiencies and improvements within the company's PeopleSoft system.

Accounting Systems Manager Responsibilities:

• Leading the upgrade to a new version of PeopleSoft, documenting SOPs, and ensuring seamless system implementation
• Acting as a critical liaison between IT and business teams to troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues
• Managing accounting functions such as monthly close processes, audit participation, product margin analysis, purchase orders (POs), and inventory reserves
• Collaborating with the supply chain team to address distribution-related accounting needs and ensure alignment across departments

Accounting Systems Manager Requirements:

• A strong understanding of accounting processes within the manufacturing sector, including inventory accounting, product margins, and supply chain interaction
• Hands-on experience leading system upgrades or conversions, particularly with ERP systems. Ability to manage project timelines, document processes, and collaborate across departments
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft, including its capabilities and optimization for accounting functions, is a significant advantage
• Proven ability to work effectively with IT, supply chain, and other business units to identify and resolve system and process inefficiencies
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate accounting systems and processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement effective solutions

This Accounting Systems Manager role is a high-impact position that combines technical expertise with accounting acumen to optimize processes and systems across the organization. If you are interested, please apply today!

Thank you,

Anastasia Graham
Associate Principal, Accounting & Finance
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Field-Employee-Benefits-LaSalle-Network.pdf