Accounting Manager Addison, Illinois | Robert Half

Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to provide senior-level cost accounting leadership for a manufacturing environment in Addison, Illinois. This long-term contract position will focus on maintaining accurate cost structures, strengthening financial insight, and supporting operational decision-making through detailed analysis. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in standard costing and manufacturing accounting, with the ability to guide reporting and controls in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and reliable inventory valuation.
• Maintain and update rolling standard costs while evaluating variances and identifying key cost drivers.
• Lead in-depth cost analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and business performance reviews.
• Partner with operations and finance teams to improve visibility into production costs, margins, and operational efficiency.
• Manage job costing processes and provide clear reporting on project or production-related expenditures.
• Review accounting records, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to uphold strong internal controls and data accuracy.
• Develop management reporting and dashboards, including Power BI-based insights when applicable, to support informed decision-making.
• Contribute expertise related to construction accounting considerations where business needs overlap with project-based costing.