Director Accounting

Downers Grove, 3333 Finley Rd, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States of America

Posted Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM

The Director of Accounting is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing the end-to-end revenue lifecycle, from contract review and revenue recognition through billing, credit management, and collections. This role ensures compliance with ASC 606, drives accurate and timely invoicing and cash collection, and builds scalable processes that support business growth. The Director partners closely with Sales, Legal, FP&A, Operations, and external auditors while leading high-performing accounting and billing teams.

Will also own prepaid amortization schedules along with payroll g/l postings and accruals from Company’s Dayforce system.

• Ownership of Company’s revenue recognition (ASC 606) methodology including all technical accounting aspects including relevant customer contract review and input on new customer set up.
• Supervision of entire Billing/Credit and Collections staff, providing guidance in efforts around A/R collections, billing, problem solving and troubleshooting, collaborating with other teams as necessary.
• Oversee review of credit applications from customer or sales personnel for completeness, investigate credit background using established methods to determine credit worthiness, sets credit limit on account in accordance with company guidelines.
• Execute credit and collection decisions when issues arise that are beyond the staff’s level of authority.
• Oversee month-end reserve analysis and revenue reconciliations.
• Assist in AR securitization compliance.
• Oversee Prepaid Expenses, amortization and reconciliations.
• Oversee Payroll postings to the general ledger and reconciliation of related accounts, including vacation and holiday accruals.
• Co-ownership of the month-end close process with the Senior Director of Accounting.
• Researching, preparing, and posting journal entries, as well as reviewing site journal entries.
• Assisting other departments with G/L or other accounting-related questions or requests.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors for revenue, billing, AR, prepaid, and payroll g/l posting matters.
• Other ad-hoc projects as required.

• Will oversee Credit and Collections Staff including A/R supervisor and Credit Manager. Will also oversee Staff Accountant.

• Bachelors or Masters in Accounting; CPA Certification preferred
• Experience in a large ERP environment – SAP preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and internal control frameworks
• Minimum 8-10 years of business-related experience;
  Public accounting experience preferred
• Manufacturing or distribution experience preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience supervising AR, general accounting/financial reporting or audit staff.

• Sitting at a workstation for extended periods of time.
• Stand, walk, climb stairs on an infrequent basis
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds on an infrequent basis
• This is a hybrid role; you will be required to work in our Downers Grove, IL corporate headquarters 4 days/week.

The information provided in this document provides an overview of the most common duties, qualifications, and demands of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive summary of the role, and the duties, qualifications, and demands of the position are subject to change without notice. The expectations provided here may also be modified if an employee with a disability could effectively meet the expectations for the role with reasonable accommodation.

The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $141,436 - $212,154/ year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.