Accounting systems and process manager

Job ID: 2678
Location: Hybrid, Oak Brook, IL, US
Job Family: Finance
Job Type: Permanent
Employment Type: Full Time

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The Accounting Systems and Process Manager is an internal controls expert within the accounting function, with primary responsibilities focused on IT systems controls and processes. The position provides guidance to accounting teams, business process owners and IT teams on internal control requirements and process improvement opportunities for both existing systems and new system implementations or enhancements. The position also oversees segregation of duties governance, supports global SAP transformations, and partners with audit, IT, and business stakeholders to safeguard accounting data integrity.

The position has interactions and dependencies with IT personnel, external consultants, global accounting and finance teams, business leads, and plant management.

This position is eligible for our hybrid work model working three (3) days on-site in our offices in Oak Brook, IL and two (2) days remote/home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure business processes, system configurations, and reporting align with approved financial policies, are audit-ready, and consistently applied.
• Identify opportunities and lead large-scale projects to enhance or automate processes, implement systems, and manage system enhancements.
• Provide leadership during system implementations, ensuring future-state processes and controls meet defined requirements; partner with stakeholders to design and embed effective controls in new business processes.
• Safeguard financial data integrity and compliance during cutovers, data migrations, and process transitions.
• Assess current and future business processes leveraging system functionality and automation; identify or define required controls.
• Lead the design and governance of SAP ECC and S/4HANA user profiles, ensuring role-based access and compliance with segregation of duties (SoD) principles.
• Conduct risk assessments and control evaluations across accounting processes, identifying gaps and recommending improvements.
• Support external and internal audits by preparing documentation, facilitating meetings, and managing remediation plans.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to finance, IT, and operations leadership on system controls and compliance.
• Provide training and guidance to finance and business users on policy adherence, access management, and control awareness.

Experience Required

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• 6-8 years directly related experience
• Public accounting experience (preferably with Big 4 accounting firm) preferred
• Experience working with or auditing IT systems (SAP preferred), automated controls and systems implementations
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings! (US only)

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal “Know Your Rights” .

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [email protected].