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Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, 60016, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, 60016, USA
Listing for:
Creative Financial Staffing
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Accounting Manager, Corporate Finance -
Management
Financial Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This is a strong opportunity for an Accounting Manager coming out of a manufacturing environment who is ready to step into a Controller role with broader ownership and visibility. You'll join a stable, well-established organization known for strong employee tenure and a collaborative culture, while gaining exposure to global operations and leadership.
In this role, you'll move beyond the traditional close process into a well-rounded position that combines accounting leadership with financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives. The organization offers a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive benefits where the company covers the majority of medical costs, and a clear path for career growth supported by consistent performance-based increases.
What you will do as a Controller Accounting Leadership:
- As the Controller you will oversee month-end close within a manufacturing environment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Manage cash flow and cash management activities
- Lead and develop a team of 4 (2 AR, 1 AP, 1 Staff Accountant)
- Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes in an inventory-driven business
- Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Provide variance analysis and business insights to leadership
- Partner cross-functionally to support operational and financial decision-making
- Identify and implement automation and process improvements within finance
- Current or recent Accounting Manager within a manufacturing environment
- Strong experience with month-end close and financial reporting
- Exposure to inventory or cost accounting
- Interest in expanding into FP&A and business partnering
- Proven ability to lead or mentor staff
- Hybrid schedule with the flexibility to work from home two days per week after onboarding
- Strong employee tenure and a stable, team-oriented environment
- Clear opportunities for growth and advancement into broader finance leadership
- Global company offering exposure to international operations and collaboration
- Annual performance-based merit increases
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
- Company covers approximately 90% of medical premiums
- Benefits begin the first of the month following start date
- 401(k) with company match
- 3 weeks PTO and 11 paid holidays
- Engaged culture with regular employee events and strong team connectivity
- Compensation is $125,000 to $150,000 per year plus bonus
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