Our client is a leading manufacturing company based in Chicago, IL, known for its innovative products and commitment to quality in the beauty space. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Accounting Manager to join their team and contribute to their financial excellence.
The Accounting Manager will oversee all financial and accounting operations within the company. This role requires a strong background in cost accounting, financial reporting, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, and a keen eye for detail. This role reports to the Controller.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the accounting department, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Develop and maintain the company’s cost accounting system, ensuring accurate costing of products and inventory valuation.
- prepare and present financial statements, reports, and analyses to senior management.
- Monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Manage cash flow, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
- Coordinate and oversee annual audits and tax filings.
- Implement and maintain effective accounting policies and procedures.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
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What We Do
GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm that specializes in nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Previous recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Employee Champion For Life Work Harmony Award and named a “Best Places to Work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal eight times since 2008, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future.
GHJ works as a business advocate for its clients — providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for growth. Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms across major cities throughout the U.S. and the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to better serve its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 158 countries across the globe and over 775 offices worldwide.
Also ranked as a top-20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, GHJ has 15 partners and more than 160 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).
