Senior Accounting Manager

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Partner at IFG - International Financial Group - Chicago (Advisory Consulting & Recruiting)

$120,000 - 150,000 + Bonus

This role leads the financial operations function, ensuring the organization maintains accurate records, adheres to accounting standards, and has strong financial processes that support strategic decision‑making. The position oversees the accounting team, manages financial reporting cycles, and drives continuous improvement across accounting systems and controls.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Direct the full close cycle each period, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance explanations, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee the preparation of internal and external financial reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency with accounting standards.
• Produce management reporting packages and analyze financial trends to support leadership decisions.
• Develop ad‑hoc financial analyses to address emerging business needs.

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Establish, monitor, and refine internal controls to reduce financial risk and ensure data integrity.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and serve as the technical accounting resource for the team.
• Coordinate annual audit and tax processes with external partners.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the development of budgets, forecasts, and ongoing financial performance analytics.
• Track and interpret budget‑to‑actual performance to help leaders understand operational impacts.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide direction and mentorship to accounting staff across general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
• Identify training needs, develop skill‑building initiatives, and build a collaborative team culture.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Manage accounting system functionality, upgrades, and improvements to support efficiency and accuracy.
• Drive process enhancements that streamline workflow and strengthen financial oversight.

Other

• Support materials for executive or investor presentations.
• Perform other responsibilities that support the organization’s financial infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Accounting) preferred.
• CPA credential required.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience working in an environment involving inventory or product‑related cost structures.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational capabilities.
• High proficiency in Excel and general business software tools.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Curious, detail‑oriented, and dependable work style.

Qualified candidates please email your resume to [email protected]

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Manufacturing

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