Accounting Manager | $500M Food MFG | Oak Brook, IL - JN-102025-6855696

Strong growth path as the organization continues to expand
Ability to build out the accounting function for this new branch

About Our Client

Our client is a $500M food manufacturer based in Oak Brook, IL that has goals to get to $1B over the next five years through organic growth and acquisitions. The team is rapidly expanding across accounting and finance to focus at the corporate level and ensure the most optimal processes are in place for long-term success.

Job Description

Lead the monthly financial close process across four manufacturing plants, integrating multiple accounting systems (Sage and SAP) and managing foreign currency transactions
Review and approve journal entries and accruals to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Oversee monthly account reconciliations and weekly bank reconciliations to maintain the integrity of financial records
Prepare and analyze consolidated financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement; develop trend analyses and quarterly lender reporting packages
Partner with FP&A, operations, and plant finance teams to analyze variances and monitor financial performance
Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and contribute to special projects to support business decision-making
Support the annual external audit by preparing required documentation and coordinating with auditors
Contribute to the development and documentation of business processes and standard operating procedures to enhance financial reporting and internal controls
Identify and recommend process improvements, leveraging data and automation to increase efficiency and reduce complexity
Assist in the design and implementation of new financial systems and reporting tools to drive operational excellence
Provide leadership and mentorship to Senior Accountants, supporting their professional growth and development

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The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of experience in accounting and finance
Experience in the manufacturing industry
Experience with consolidations of multiple entities, with exposure to international entities preferred
Experience working through acquisitions and integrating them into the organization
Experience setting up financial reporting
SAP experience preferred