We are partnering with a growing organization seeking an experienced accounting leader to oversee core accounting operations and help drive operational excellence across the finance function. This individual will provide leadership across multiple accounting disciplines while partnering with teams throughout the business to improve processes, strengthen controls, and support continued growth.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Leading day-to-day accounting operations, including transactional accounting and general ledger activities
Developing and mentoring accounting team members while fostering a high-performance culture
Partnering with business leaders across operations, supply chain, customer-focused teams, and other departments
Driving process optimization, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
Supporting financial close activities, reporting accuracy, internal controls, and audit readiness
Maintaining strong accounting practices and ensuring compliance with company policies
Contributing to large-scale finance transformation projects and system enhancements
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
Extensive progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
Proven success managing multiple accounting functions and developing teams
Experience working within large ERP environments
Background supporting accounting operations across multiple locations or business units
Strong knowledge of financial statements, reconciliations, month-end close, and accounting fundamentals
Demonstrated ability to improve processes, implement controls, and establish performance metrics
Comfortable operating in both strategic and hands-on capacities
Preferred Background
CPA or equivalent professional certification
Exposure to international accounting standards
Experience within manufacturing, consumer products, or similar operational environments
Experience with modern ERP platforms and financial technology tools
Interest in leveraging automation and emerging technologies to improve finance operations
Ideal Profile
Proven accounting operations leader with a hands-on management style
Strong coach and mentor who enjoys developing teams
Skilled at influencing stakeholders across functions
Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Able to balance strategic leadership with day-to-day execution
Numbers & Facts
Location
Schaumburg, IL
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
Automationunmatched
Business Operationsunmatched
Business Processesunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Coachingunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Emerging Technologyunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Controlunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Internal Auditunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
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