Finance & Strategic Operations Manager - Remote Opportunity

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD130,000 - USD145,000 per year View Job Description

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Highly visible role to both local and international executives
Fully Remote

About Our Client

The Finance & Strategic Operations Manager will lead all accounting and finance activities for the Central & West region of a $250M organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and seamless coordination with the company's international headquarters. This individual will play a key role in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining strong internal controls while partnering with business leaders across the region.

Success in this role requires strong technical accounting expertise, experience working within a global organization, and the ability to communicate effectively with both U.S. and international stakeholders.

This is a fully remote position with approximately 10-15% travel required throughout the Central and Western regions.

Job Description

Finance & Strategic Operations Manager Responsibilities:

Lead monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities for the Central Region of 7-10 offices
Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Coordinate financial consolidation, reporting, and intercompany activities with global headquarters
Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial planning cycles
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international tax and reporting requirements
Manage cash flow, treasury activities, and banking relationships
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial processes
Work with external auditors and third‑party advisors
Provide financial insights to support strategic and operational decisions
Lead, mentor, and develop a U.S.-based accounting team

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
Experience in a private equity organization or private-equity backed organization
Manufacturing industry experience
Strong accounting foundation with blended accounting + finance capabilities
Experience working within an international organization
Solid knowledge of GAAP, and familiarity with IFRS
Ability to work effectively with global teams and executives