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    Job Description

    Location: Northbrook, IL

    Industry: Manufacturing

    Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

    Start Date: ASAP


    We are seeking a hands-on Site Finance Lead to support the financial and operational activities of a manufacturing facility in Northbrook. This role will work closely with site leadership and production teams to drive financial performance, support operational excellence, and ensure the accounting and finance functions are working effectively across the organization.

    The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing and cost accounting background and enjoys being involved in the day-to-day operations of the business. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make an impact, improve processes, and be a true partner to operations.


    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead and support site-level accounting activities in accordance with GAAP
    • Manage and support the month-end close process
    • Partner closely with production and operations teams, including participating in operational meetings
    • Support cost accounting and manufacturing-related financial analysis
    • Drive financial performance and provide insight into site results
    • Support both financial and strategic initiatives
    • Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline workflows, and create efficiencies
    • Help ensure finance, accounting, and operations are working together effectively
    • Support operational excellence initiatives across the site
    • Provide hands-on assistance outside of traditional responsibilities when needed
    • Partner with broader finance leadership supporting multiple locations

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
    • Previous manufacturing accounting experience required
    • Cost accounting experience required
    • Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end close
    • Strong understanding of plant and operational finance
    • Advanced/proficient Excel skills
    • IQMS or Epicor experience required
    • Ability to work effectively with both finance and production teams
    • Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills



    Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.


    Additional disclaimer:


    Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.



    EEO Notice

    Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

    Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

    HR@vaco.com

    .

    Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

    Representation Notice

    By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

    For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

    Privacy Notice

    Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

    • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
    • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
    • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
    • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
    • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

    Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.

    Pay Transparency Notice

    Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

    • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
    • licensure and certification requirements;
    • office location and other geographic considerations;
    • other business and organizational needs.

    With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTroy, MI
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded2002
    Websitehttp://www.vaco.com/

    About Company

    Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation Managementunmatched
    • Cost Accountingunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Strategyunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Hair Stylingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Costunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched

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