Accounting Manager

The Bolton Group

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Buffalo Grove, IL, us on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted October 1, 2025 Last posted October 1, 2025
Job description

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A growing manufacturing firm is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead its accounting team. The role will report to the Controller and will be responsible for the timely and accurate  preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, review, and distribute customized financial reports by established monthly deadlines while ensuring for the quality, timeliness and integrity of data.
  • Evaluate monthly financial results with CFO & Controller noting business results and trends.
  • Provide support for the monthly forecasts and annual budgets.
  • Lead month-end closing activities, including review of various journal entries, variance analysis, audit schedules and distribution of cost center reports and financial statements.
  • Review balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis. Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and investigate/resolve variances.
  • Review a variety of financial statements such as expense analysis, trial balances, balance sheets, income statements and other related reports.
  • Assist with monthly board reports.
  • Participate in documentation and testing of key internal controls.
  • Perform special projects, as required, to assist the department and the Company in achieving its goals and objectives.

 

$100-130k + bonus + health/dental, 401k

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
  • 7+ years of related accounting experience required.
  • Proven experience managing and mentoring a team.
  • Experience with Microsoft suite of products with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent communication skills

If you are interested in learning more about this role, send resume to:                            ckunz [at] boltongroup [dot] com

About this role

Summary

Lead accounting team, prepare financial reports, analyze results, and support budgets.

Job title

Accounting Manager

Experience level

7+ years

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Buffalo Grove, IL, us, on-site; remote not specified

Salary

$100-130k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting7+ years of related accounting experiencemanage and mentor team

Preferred skills

Microsoft Excelcommunication

Specializations

financial reportingaccount reconciliationbudgetinginternal controls
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Buffalo Grove, IL, USA

On-site City