Accounting Manager

CFS

Downers Grove, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Business Support, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Accounting, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inventory Management, Journal Entries, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Staff Development, Supply Chain, Team Player
LOCATION
Downers Grove, IL
POSTED
13 days ago

Accounting Manager


Salary: $130,000–$160,000


Our client, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys partnering with operations, driving process improvements, and making a meaningful impact within a dynamic manufacturing environment.


Why Join This Team as the Accounting Manager?



  • Stable and growing manufacturing company with a strong market presence

  • High-visibility role with direct interaction with senior leadership

  • Opportunity to influence accounting processes, controls, and reporting

  • Key partner to operations, production, and supply chain leadership

  • Collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and employee development


Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Manager



  • Lead day-to-day accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting

  • Direct the monthly and annual close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation

  • Partner with operational and executive leadership to provide actionable financial insights and support business decisions

  • Evaluate and enhance accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes

  • Coach, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment


Qualifications for the Accounting Manager



  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant manufacturing experience

  • CPA is required

  • Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis

  • Experience supporting or leading ERP system implementations

  • Thorough understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and manufacturing accounting practices

  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor team members

  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment



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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/