Accounting Manager | Custom Manufacturing | Wheeling, IL
Michael Page
- Wheeling, IL
- $100,000-120,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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