We are recruiting for the role of a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, based in Wood Dale, Illinois. This role involves a range of accounting and reporting functions and will require collaboration with various global accounting and finance teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

• Guide the completion and review of month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and account analyses, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Handle payroll and benefits accounting, cash accounting, and fixed assets management.
• Supervise monthly prepaid expenses and accruals, including third-party freight accruals.
• Manage the Corporate Accounting Sr. Accountants and Shared Services team members.
• Offer accounting support for FP& A, Treasury, and Shared Services (AP, AR, and Inventory) as required.
• Collaborate with international accounting teams as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to policies, internal controls, GAAP standards, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and review footnote data and other information for quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Oversee external audit requests for the team.

• Must possess strong skills in Month-end Close Activities and Month-end Journal Entries
• Proficiency in Journal Entries and Account Reconciliation is essential
• Should be capable of Financial Statement Preparation and Account Analysis
• Expertise in handling Prepaid Expense and Accruals is required
• Must be experienced in Multi-currency and International Accounting transactions
• Should be able to undertake Financial Reporting and External Audit tasks
• Proficiency in using NetSuite and Microsoft Excel software is a must
• Experience with Oracle Smart View software is highly desirable
• Must have a solid understanding of corporate accounting principles and regulations
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a multinational corporation
• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree or CPA certification is a plus
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism.