Reporting to the Director, Operations Accounting, the Manager, Operations Accounting leads a team of Senior Operations Accountants and Operations Accountants to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant accounting for operations activities. This role oversees month-end close, reviews and approves journal entries and reconciliations, drives process improvements and internal controls, and partners cross-functionally to provide financial insights.
Position location:
Deerfield, IL – position is hybrid
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and develop the operations accounting team; provide coaching, feedback, and performance management.
- Oversee the month-end close process for operations-related accounts (inventory, cost of goods sold, manufacturing variances and distribution and transportation) and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
- Review and approve team-prepared journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations; ensure quality, accuracy, and proper documentation.
- Monitor inventory cycle count program and work with plant managers as needed to ensure compliance.
- Analyze and report operational financial results and trends to business partners and leadership.
- Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and finance partners to provide insights that support decision-making and efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, systems, and internal controls; identify, prioritize, and implement best practices.
- Ensure SOX compliance for operations accounting processes, including oversight of cycle count compliance and control documentation.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules and reporting; support audits and examinations.
- Lead or contribute to special projects and initiatives focused on process optimization and transformation.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.