Accounting Manager
Adams Dearborn • Elgin, IL • Full Time
Posted on Sat, May 23, 2026
Key Responsibilities:
Manufacturing Cost Accounting
- Manage standard costing, BOMs, inventory valuation, and manufacturing overhead allocations within the ERP system.
- Analyze manufacturing variances including labor, material usage, yields, scrap, and production efficiency.
- Partner with plant leadership to identify cost reduction and operational improvement opportunities.
- Support inventory controls, reconciliations, and financial accuracy across manufacturing locations.
- Develop and maintain customer and product pricing models.
- Conduct SKU and customer profitability analysis to identify margin improvement opportunities.
- Support customer bids, contract negotiations, and commercial pricing strategies.
- Monitor raw material cost fluctuations and evaluate financial impact on margins.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and annual operating plans.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and GAAP standards.
- Support external audits and financial reporting requirements.
- Maintain financial and operational data integrity across ERP and manufacturing systems.
- Develop KPI reporting and financial dashboards for leadership teams.
- Support process improvements, reporting automation, and ERP enhancements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 5–7+ years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, or corporate accounting.
- CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
Adams Dearborn is a Chicago based professional staffing and executive search firm. We specialize in: Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, and Supply Chain.