Accounting Manager

Lisle, Illinois Permanent USD100,000 - USD115,000 per year View Job Description
I'm currently partnered with a multi-million-dollar manufacturing organization near Lisle, IL, that is looking to add an Accounting Manager to join their team!
  • Stable, fast-growing organization with long-term upside
  • Clear paths for career advancement and internal growth

About Our Client

Reporting directly into the Controller with a dotted-line relationship to the President, this role will serve as a strategic business partner to one of the company's business units. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, tax compliance, and internal controls. This individual will work closely with leadership to provide financial insights, improve processes, support operational decision-making, and help drive overall business performance.

Job Description

Accounting Manager Responsibilities:

  • Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general accounting activities for a designated business unit.
  • Prepare and analyze financial results, budgets, forecasts, and key performance metrics to support leadership decision-making.
  • Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insights, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive business performance.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements, and company policies.
  • Monitor cash flow, working capital, and overall financial health while helping identify risks and opportunities.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning initiatives across the business.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and increase operational efficiency.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team while fostering a continuous improvement mindset.



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.

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

A successful Accounting Manager should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
  • Revenue recognition experience required.
  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Adaptable, hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
  • High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.

What's on Offer

  • Salary of $100,000 to $115,000 + discretionary bonus
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Full Health Insurance Package
  • 401k

Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Molly Murphy
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7140892

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Lisle
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Molly Murphy
Job Reference
JN-112026-7140892
 

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