Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Robert Half
Downers Grove, IL
Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and reporting within our manufacturing organization in Downers Grove, Illinois. This role requires a skilled individual with a strong background in accounting and leadership, capable of managing teams and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in corporate consolidation, technical accounting, and system administration. Responsibilities: - Lead the monthly accounting close process and corporate consolidation activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting. - Administer the corporate consolidation system, performing both routine and ad-hoc tasks as needed. - Provide insights and contributions to monthly forecasting and annual budgeting efforts. - Ensure the precise consolidation of domestic and international entities, including elimination entries, and prepare executive-level financial results packages. - Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations, focusing on process improvement and documentation. - Oversee equity financial reporting, including share-based compensation, earnings per share accounting, and budget forecasting, while collaborating with HR and Legal teams. - Research and resolve technical accounting issues at both corporate and segment levels. - Manage lease accounting analyses and coordinate reporting across business units and corporate entities. - Act as a liaison with external auditors to ensure compliance with quarterly reporting requirements and deliverables. - Supervise a team of two to three staff members, providing training, development, and succession planning. Our client offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required. - A minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in the accounting field is essential. - At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role is mandatory. - Proficiency in corporate reporting standards and regulations is required. - Background in manufacturing or a similar industry is preferred. - Strong understanding of U.S. accounting principles and financial reporting rules. - Demonstrated ability to perform technical research and document findings effectively. - Familiarity with accounting systems such as JD Edwards or Cognos (Unicom) is advantageous. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .
Posted 2025-11-14

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