Accounting and Reporting Manager | Downtown Chicago, IL

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD120,000 - USD140,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
Our client is looking for a drive, hands-on Accounting & Reporting Manager to join their rapidly growing team and organization. This role will be integral in owning the monthly close process, participating in the M&A integration process and managing a team of Senior Accountants. Our client is looking for a progressive and driven accounting professional looking to get their hands dirty and maintain momentum in their career.
  • Rapidly growing CPG Manufacturer
  • Ability to own the accounting function & build a team

About Our Client

I am partnered with a rapidly growing, $500M CPG organization based in Downtown Chicago, IL looking to add a strong Accounting & Reporting Manager to their team. As the organization is growing both organically and through aggressive acquisition activity, the growth is uncapped within the accounting team to continue and establish processes and procedures and build a team. If you're a driven professional with a hands-on, go-getter mentality looking to join a like-minded team, apply below!

Our client is looking for a drive, hands-on Accounting & Reporting Manager to join their rapidly growing team and organization. This role will be integral in owning the monthly close process, participating in the M&A integration process and managing a team of Senior Accountants. Our client is looking for a progressive and driven accounting professional looking to get their hands dirty and maintain momentum in their career.

Job Description

  • Oversee the company's monthly financial close process across four plants, multiple accounting systems (Sage and SAP), and foreign currency transactions.
  • Review and approve journal entries and accruals.
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) with trend analysis and reporting; compile quarterly lender reporting packages.
  • Partner with FP&A, operations, and plant finance teams to analyze variances and assess financial performance.
  • Review monthly account reconciliations and weekly bank reconciliations for accuracy and compliance.
  • Contribute to the development of business process documentation and standard operating procedures to strengthen financial reporting and internal controls.
  • Support annual financial statement audits and ensure timely completion.
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to Senior Accountants.
  • Identify and recommend process improvements, leveraging data and automation to enhance efficiency and simplicity.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of new systems and reporting tools.
  • Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and participate in special projects as needed.

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.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Manufacturing industry experience required, CPG industry preferred
  • Experience with M&A activity and integration
  • Experience with SAP S4Hana
  • Ability to manage and own an accounting function
  • Experience within public accounting, Big 4, preferred

What's on Offer

  • 15% bonus
  • Strong benefits package
  • Uncapped growth potential
  • New office space in downtown Chicago
Contact
Molly Murphy
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6920599

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Controller
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Molly Murphy
Job Reference
JN-012026-6920599
Job Nature
Hybrid working