Accounting Manager | Custom Manufacturing | Wheeling, IL

Michael Page

  • Wheeling, IL
  • $100,000-120,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
My client is a highly specialized and custom manufacturer located in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago. Partnering with household name brands and companies across a wide variety of industries across the Manufacturing space, they offer custom and unique solutions specific to each organization/client helping them better their own factory/plant manufacturing processes and systems. They're currently looking to bring on an Accounting Manager to help support the CFO and lead the Accounting & Finance team.
  • Lead and coordinate month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
  • Manage capital expenditure processes, including budgeting, approval, tracking, and reporting.
  • Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliation, and reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
  • Analyze manufacturing costs, identify variances, and provide insights to optimize operational efficiency.
  • Maintain accurate records of fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and capitalization criteria.
  • Ensure compliance with sales and use tax regulations, including timely filings and reconciliations.
  • Monitor cash flow, prepare cash forecasts, and manage banking relationships to support liquidity needs.
  • Implement and oversee project accounting processes, including percentage of completion and work in progress accounting.
  • Develop forecasts for material and labor usage to support production planning and cost management.
  • Mentor and develop accounting team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.Runway to grow into a Senior Management role within organization!|Opportunity to grow a team beneath you!
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Manufacturing Industry Experience - or exposure to a Custom, Project Based Environment (Construction, Real Estate, etc)
  • Experience in month-end close processes, CapEx management, inventory accounting, cost analysis, fixed asset management, and sales/use tax compliance.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
The Accounting Manager will report directly into the CFO and partner alongside him to manage and own the month-end close process, CapEx Projects, Inventory and Cost Accounting, Fixed Asset Scheduled, Sales/Use Tax reporting, and Cash Management/Cash Forecasting. Any previous exposure to Project Accounting and/or Material and Labor Use forecasting would be a major plus in this position. My client operates similar to a family ran organization and is extremely tight-knit and collaborative and prides themselves on their culture!
  • Competitive Base Salary with an Annual Bonus Target
  • Opportunity to hire and grow a team beneath you.
  • Internal Growth and Promotion Opportunities - this is a Succession Planning hire
  • 401k w/Match
  • Strong Benefits Offerings for Employee and Family
Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours!

Michael Page