Accounting Manager - Automotive Manufacturer - Vernon Hills, IL
Michael Page Vernon Hills
About Our Client
I am currently partnered with a RAPIDLY growing, niche automotive manufacturer in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago as they look to bring on a Accounting Manager to join their organization.
Reporting directly into the CFO, the Accounting Manager will oversee daily financial operations, including general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow oversight. They will lead a team, ensure timely financial reporting, manage tax obligations, and support audits.Partnering with leadership, they will assist in budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis while identifying process improvements. This role requires a hands-on, proactive leader with strong accounting expertise in a manufacturing environment.
Job Description
Accounting Manager Responsibilties:
- Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, treasury management, and cash flow oversight.
- Supervise accounts payable and ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time.
- Oversee billing operations while maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Manage and support a team of four in accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Monitor and manage sales and use tax obligations and payments.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, including key performance metrics and variance analysis.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections, identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
- Support annual financial audits and maintain organized accounting records.
- Assist with special projects, including financial planning and analysis, return on investment (ROI) assessments, system improvements, and cost/margin analysis.
- Occasionally travel as needed (less than 10%).
MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred).
- 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong understanding of GAAP principles and cost accounting.
- Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with general ledger management and month-end close procedures.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of standard costing and experience updating standard cost models.
- Experience in driving operational improvements within finance and accounting functions.
- Highly competitive compensation package + bonus
- Strong benefits
- 401k match
- Ample room to progress your career within the organization
- Highly visible role, partnering with senior leadership
- Mentorship from the CFO & VP of Finance
- Awesome team culture
Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours!
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