Hybrid Accounting Manager

Hybrid Accounting Manager

Join a leading global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of CNC machines, headquartered in Elgin, IL, as a Hybrid Accounting Manager. This role offers a dynamic work environment where you'll lead financial activities and play a pivotal role at the C-suite level. The successful candidate will be involved in high-level strategic decisions, providing comprehensive financial oversight and ensuring compliance with US GAAP during a period of significant growth. Enjoy a hybrid work model, combining office presence with the flexibility of remote work.

Salary: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with US GAAP.
• Design and implement internal controls to ensure integrity of financial statements and safeguard company assets.
• Develop global accounting policies to promote consistency and control across all regions.
• Act as a primary liaison with external auditors, facilitating the audit processes to ensure timely completion of audited financial statements.
• Assist in researching, evaluating, and documenting complex accounting issues and compliance with financial regulations.
• Collaborate closely with the Controller to enhance financial procedures and frameworks.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate finance or public accounting.
• Proven experience in managing financial close processes within an ERP system, Oracle JDE preferred.
• Mastery of US GAAP Accounting principles.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage finance staff and interact productively across diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA designation or MBA is highly preferred.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector, particularly in businesses involving capital equipment.
• Prior work with a Big 4 global accounting firm is a plus.

Skills:

• Advanced analytical skills for conducting financial analyses and report preparation.
• Strong project management skills, capable of leading initiatives and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal abilities for effective collaboration across the company's global operations.
• Technical proficiency in financial software and ERP systems, with a preference for Oracle JDE experience.

Benefits:

• 3 weeks of PTO plus 11 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match up to 5%, fully vested after one year.
• Comprehensive healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional benefits such as HSA, LTD, STD, and life insurance.