Accounting Manager

Our Elgin Il based client , a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of CNC machines globally, is seeking an Hybrid (3 days in office2 days remote) Accounting Manager to join the team. Global revenues total approximately $225 million, supported by 700+ employees concentrated in manufacturing and selling sites in the US, Switzerland and China.Amazing growth potential and visibility in the role that interfaces regularly at the C Suite level. Performance bonus in addition to the base salary along with great benefits: Benefits:3 weeks PTO plus 11 paid holidays 401(k): 100% match up to 5%, fully vested after a year.Healthcare Medical, Dental Vision Other Benefits: HSA, LTD, STD, and life insuranceROLEThe Accounting Manager is a key position responsible for driving the financial close and reporting requirements of the US organization in accordance with US GAAP and sound internal controls. This position will directly report to the Controller.Desired Previous Roles: Previous role(s) as an accounting manager, senior accountant, senior financial analyst and similar roles and titles at businesses with revenues of $100+ million.Desired Industry: Industry experience working at a manufacturing company required, with prior experience working in manufacturing businesses producing capital equipment preferred.EDUCATION:B.S. B.A. Degree in AccountingCPA designation or MBA degree strongly preferredEXPERIENCE:Minimum 5 years working as a professional in corporate finance andor public accounting rolesExperience completing general accounting and financial close functions in ERP systems, with Oracle JDE experience strongly preferredPrior experience working for a global accounting firm (Big 4) a plusDemonstration of increasing levels of responsibility and experience managing professional finance staffSPECIFIC TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES:Mastery level understanding of US GAAP Accounting principlesHighly analytically, and driven to prepare and analyze financial reports, data sets and modelsExcellent project management skills including managing deadlinesComfortable working in a dynamic environmentDemonstrated interpersonal skills to work productively across the Company's global footprint, including key operations in U.S., Switzerland, and ChinaRESPONSIBILITIES: Key responsibilities for this role are as follows:Working with the Controller on the financial close process for the Company, driving towards completion on a defined reporting calendar with minimal to no exceptions on a monthly basisAssisting with the design and implementation of an effective control environment to ensure accurate financial statements and safeguarding of company assetsWorking with the Controller to establish global accounting policies and practices in key areas where consistency and a controlled framework is warrantedServing as a key liaison with external audit firms for completion of audited financial statementsAssisting the Controller in researching and documenting complex accounting matters, ensuring compliance with US GAAP

Created: 2025-02-17