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Senior Accounting Manager

CFS

Naperville, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Automation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cross-Functional, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Costs, Inventory Cycle Counts, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Operational Support, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Standard Costing, Supply Chain Operations, Team Player, Variance Analysis, Work From Home
LOCATION
Naperville, IL
POSTED
7 days ago


Senior Accounting Manager
Comp: $120,000-$150,000

A leading, family-owned manufacturer and distributor in the safety products space is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to support continued growth and operational excellence in a dynamic, collaborative environment.


Why You’ll Love This Senior Accounting Manager Opportunity

  • Clear, defined growth path to Director within a stable and growing organization

  • Strong, supportive leadership with an “amazing manager” and collaborative team culture

  • High-visibility role partnering closely with operations and supply chain leadership

  • Opportunity to lead process improvement, automation, and ERP optimization initiatives

  • Engaging, team-oriented environment with a mix of in-office collaboration and flexibility (WFH Fridays)


Key Responsibilities of the Senior Accounting Manager

  • Lead, develop, and mentor Accounting and Accounts Payable staff while driving team performance and accountability

  • Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across ERP and reporting systems

  • Oversee reconciliations and financial activity across cash, inventory, AR/AP, prepaid expenses, and accruals

  • Partner cross-functionally to deliver insights that support operational and financial decision-making

  • Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability

  • Support manufacturing accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, cycle counts, and variance analysis

  • Lead key initiatives such as audit readiness, ERP projects, and accounting policy updates

  • Serve as a trusted advisor by researching and resolving complex accounting and reporting issues


Ideal Background for the Senior Accounting Manager

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting background strongly preferred

  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls

  • Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams

  • Exposure to manufacturing environments, including cost accounting and inventory

  • Ability to interpret complex accounting topics and communicate clear, actionable guidance

  • Experience working with ERP systems and leading process improvements

  • Background in AP, payroll, or benefits/insurance is a plus

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across functions in a fast-paced environment


Senior Accounting Manager Salary: 120,000-150,000 + Bonus



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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/

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