Job Title: Senior Manager, Accounting

Reports To: VP, Controller

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Work Type: Hybrid (3 days in office)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Accounting will serve as the owner of Balance Sheet integrity, reconciliation governance, and continuous improvement across North America and coordinate and collaborate with our International colleagues and operations to ensure an accurate and timely close process.

This role goes beyond managing the close — it is accountable for strengthening financial discipline, eliminating aged reconciling items, standardizing global processes, and building a scalable accounting infrastructure that supports growth, acquisitions, and private equity reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who combines technical expertise (US GAAP and IFRS) with process transformation capability, systems optimization experience, and operates with a strong focus on control, transparency, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Balance Sheet Governance & Integrity

Own global Balance Sheet accuracy, completeness, and monthly certification process
Establish and enforce standardized reconciliation policies, documentation requirements, and aging thresholds across all entities
Eliminate aged reconciling items and drive root-cause remediation
Oversee intercompany governance, ensuring timely agreement and elimination of balances before close
Ensure lease accounting, accruals, and other high-risk accounts are reconciled and supported under both US GAAP and IFRS
Maintain audit-ready documentation for all material accounts

Continuous Improvement & Close Optimization

Lead transformation of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Reduce manual journal entries through system optimization (Workday, Blackline, Alteryx, Fixed Asset Systems)
Standardize global close calendar and certification workflow
Automate reconciliations and approval workflows within Blackline
Develop dashboards and KPI reporting for close and reconciliation metrics
Drive policy harmonization across global entities

Reporting, Audit & PE Interface

Ensure timely, accurate reporting under US GAAP and IFRS
Maintain integrity of corporate consolidation systems
Liaison with external auditors
Oversee quarterly reporting packages to Private Equity Finance Group
Assist in accounting integration for acquisitions, including GL mapping and policy alignment

Leadership & Capability Building

Lead and develop the accounting team
Instill accountability around reconciliation ownership and certification
Build a culture of process discipline, documentation rigor, and continuous improvement
Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Supply Chain, FP&A, IT, and our PE sponsor to improve financial visibility

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution; CPA strongly preferred

Experience:

Minimum 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility
Manufacturing and/or distribution experience required; global, multi-entity experience strongly preferred

Qualifications:

Strong technical expertise in US GAAP (IFRS experience preferred)
Deep understanding of Balance Sheet risk areas (inventory, leases, intercompany, accruals, reserves)
Proven ability to eliminate reconciliation backlogs and implement sustainable controls
Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills
Ability to lead change in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization
Excellent communication skills with ability to interface with executive leadership

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: $145,000-$170,000, depending on location, experience, and qualifications.
Annual-Incentive Plan (AIP): 15%,
Benefits coverage begins day 1, including the following:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) company match
- Paid Time Off (15 days annually)
- Paid Holiday time (10 company-designated days)
- Tuition Assistance
Additional benefits available with company

This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities associated with it.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.