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Accounting Manager

Job in Carol Stream, DuPage County, Illinois, 60158, USA
Listing for: The Bolton Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-09
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting Manager, Cost Accountant, Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Accounting Manager – M&A & Manufacturing Operations

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

About the Role

The Accounting Manager will play a critical leadership role supporting financial operations across manufacturing facilities while leading all accounting aspects of mergers & acquisitions, including purchase accounting and post-acquisition integration. This position combines strong technical accounting expertise with hands‑on operational experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities
  • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for manufacturing operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Manage and execute purchase accounting for acquisitions, including valuation support, opening balance sheet setup, goodwill calculations, and post-close adjustments.
  • Serve as primary accounting partner for M&A transactions, supporting due diligence, deal structuring, and integration planning.
  • Oversee cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing variances.
  • Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies in compliance with US GAAP.
  • Partner cross‑functionally with operations, supply chain, FP&A, and external auditors.
  • Manage and mentor accounting staff; drive continuous process improvement and automation.
  • Support external audits, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
  • Lead ERP integration efforts for newly acquired entities.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or MBA preferred).
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing and M&A exposure.
  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP, purchase accounting, and consolidation.
  • Strong background in cost accounting and inventory management.
  • Proven experience leading teams and managing multiple priorities in dynamic environments.
  • Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience required (Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
Required Skills
  • Strong technical accounting expertise.
  • Hands‑on operational experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with M&A transactions (purchase accounting)
  • Leadership and team management skills.
Seniority level
  • Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
  • Full‑time
Job function
  • Accounting/Auditing
Industries
  • Manufacturing
Inferred from the description for this job
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Paid paternity leave
  • Tuition assistance

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