Accounting Manager

Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager

Location: St. Charles, IL | 100% Onsite (5 Days/Week)

Industry: Manufacturing & Distribution

Company: Privately Held Investment Group / Family Office

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing, privately held investment group that acquires and operates manufacturing and distribution businesses for the long term.

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to support the accounting, financial reporting, and operational performance of businesses within the portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Senior Accountant looking to take the next step in their career or an Accounting Manager who enjoys being directly involved in the numbers.

Unlike a traditional corporate accounting position, this role offers direct exposure to senior leadership, multiple operating businesses, and acquisition activity.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Own the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Assist with annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and financial planning.
• Support audits, tax preparation, and internal control improvements.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Analyze inventory, standard costs, and gross margins.
• Work with bills of material (BOMs), product costing, and manufacturing variances.
• Evaluate profitability by product, customer, and business unit.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, pricing, and operating efficiency.
• Partner with operational leadership to understand financial performance.

Financial Analysis & Cash Management

• Analyze income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to identify business trends and opportunities.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital.
• Oversee financial analysis related to inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Support pricing decisions, capital investments, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Acquisitions & Business Integration

• Participate in financial due diligence for potential acquisitions.
• Assist with integrating newly acquired businesses into existing accounting and reporting processes.
• Support financial reporting standardization and ERP improvements across portfolio companies.