Corporate Accounting Manager

Addison Group is partnering with a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar global manufacturing company to identify a Corporate Accounting Manager to join their growing corporate finance team.

You’ll be joining a stable, highly respected organization where accounting is seen as a strategic driver of the business—not just a back-office function. The finance leadership team fosters collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. If you thrive in a team-oriented environment and enjoy process optimization, this is an ideal next step in your career.

Location: Hybrid work schedule near Des Plaines, IL (Onsite Tuesday–Thursday; Remote Monday & Friday)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly close for corporate-level entities and core accounting areas (cash, debt, reserves, hedging, allocations)
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analytics
• Oversee purchase accounting and support statutory reporting requirements
• Improve close processes through better use of systems, standard procedures, and automation
• Manage and develop a small corporate accounting team
• Support internal controls testing and strengthen control processes
• Help draft and maintain company-wide accounting policies
• Ensure compliance with established accounting standards and internal policies
• Assist with financial reporting support schedules as needed
• Partner with external auditors for quarterly and year-end audits

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s or MBA preferred)
• CPA strongly preferred
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Big 4 and/or large U.S. public company experience preferred
• Manufacturing industry experience a plus
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Proven leadership, team-building, and project-management skills
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• Curious, proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $140,000 – $150,000
• Bonus: 15% annual target
• 401(k): With company match
• Medical: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
• Life & Disability Insurance