Proven expertise in managing month-end and year-end close processes.
Experience in preparing internal and external financial statements and coordinating audits.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Microsoft D365 F&O ERP is a plus.
High degree of accuracy and analytical thinking for troubleshooting discrepancies.
Strong organizational skills to manage competing deadlines during high-pressure periods.
Responsibilities
Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Prepare and oversee weekly cash flow forecasts and monthly financial statements.
Manage corporate accounting activities, including complex transactions and reconciliations.
Maintain and enhance internal controls, supporting various audits.
Support cash flow visibility through accurate accruals and working capital reporting.
Oversee balance sheet integrity by reviewing reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects.
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule after onboarding: three days in-office, two days remote.
Opportunity to work closely with the CFO and influence financial processes.
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting practices.
Involvement in diverse accounting activities, providing a broad experience.
Potential for career advancement within a progressive accounting environment.
Full Job Description
Description
We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager in our Batavia, Illinois Plant, to support our CFO.
Responsibilities
Lead the month-end close process, including review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis. Drive continuous improvement to shorten close timelines and improve accuracy.
Prepare and/or oversee preparation of weekly cash flow forecast and monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) and management reporting packages.
Manage corporate accounting activities including accruals, fixed assets, inventory/COGS-related accounting coordination, leases, intercompany, and other complex transactions as applicable.
Maintain and enhance internal controls; support audits (financial, bank, customer, and internal) and ensure timely completion of audit requests.
Support cash flow visibility through accurate accruals and working capital reporting; collaborate with A/P, A/R, and treasury as needed.
Oversee balance sheet integrity: review key reconciliations, investigate exceptions, and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
Other duties as assigned, including special projects.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Proven expertise managing month-end and year-end close processes, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Experience preparing internal and external financial statements and coordinating annual audits.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with Microsoft D365 F&O ERP a plus.
High degree of accuracy, analytical thinking, and the capability to troubleshoot ledger or reconciliation discrepancies independently.
Strong organizational skills to prioritize competing deadlines during high pressure close cycles.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting
5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least two years in a supervisory or management role.
Location: Hybrid (Batavia, Illinois). Note: During the first four weeks of onboarding and training, this role is full-time in the office (Monday-Friday). After training is complete, the schedule becomes hybrid: three days in the office and two days working from home.
Salary range: Yearly salary range $100,000 to $120,000
