Accounting Manager

Stampede Culinary Partners

$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience (manufacturing preferred)
  • 2+ years of leadership or people management experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Experience leading month-end close processes
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lead change and improve processes

Responsibilities

  • Manage the month-end close process and maintain the general ledger
  • Review complex journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
  • Lead and support the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams
  • Partner with Operations and Supply Chain for accounting improvements
  • Improve internal controls and identify automation opportunities
  • Support audits, financial reporting, and special projects

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA/FSA options
  • Pet insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Floating holidays
  • Employee discounts
  • Company bonus program
  • Additional employee perks
Full Job Description
WHAT'S THE SCOPE?

This full-time Accounting Manager position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus eligibility, and the opportunity to make a significant impact as our organization continues to grow.

Our team also enjoys excellent benefits, including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA/FSA options
  • Pet insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Floating holidays
  • Employee discounts
  • Company bonus program
  • Additional employee perks

This is a hybrid, full-time position based in Bridgeview, IL.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS MATTER

As the Accounting Manager, you'll lead the daily accounting operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting and a successful month-end close. You'll oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Accounting functions while coaching and developing a growing accounting team.

In this role, you will:
  • Manage the month-end close process and maintain the general ledger.
  • Review complex journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, inventory, and lease accounting.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
  • Lead and support the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams.
  • Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to strengthen inventory and manufacturing accounting processes.
  • Improve internal controls, streamline workflows, and identify automation opportunities.
  • Support audits, financial reporting, and special projects.
  • Collaborate with leadership to provide meaningful financial insights that drive business decisions.
  • Help build scalable accounting processes to support the company's continued growth.

WHAT'S REQUIRED?
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience (manufacturing experience strongly preferred)
  • 2+ years of leadership or people management experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Experience leading month-end close processes
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lead change, improve processes, and work cross-functionally
  • Experience with multi-site accounting and multi-currency transactions is a plus

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