Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager – Global Industrial Company | ChicagoA large, publicly traded organization in the manufacturing sector is looking to add a Senior Accounting Manager to its corporate accounting team!This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys combining technical accounting, operational finance, and process improvement. This individual will oversee project and asset accounting, lead a team, and play a key role in strengthening financial controls, reporting accuracy, and automation initiatives.Responsibilities:Oversee capital project accounting, including CapEx/OpEx tracking and compliance with U.S. GAAP.Manage fixed and intangible asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, impairments, and disposals.Lead lease accounting under ASC 842.Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and strengthen internal controls.Drive process improvements, reporting automation, and finance transformation initiatives.Leverage data analytics tools to improve reporting and provide actionable financial insights.Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, IT, and senior leadership.Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Active CPA required.7+ years of relevant accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, fixed assets, capital project accounting, and ASC 842.Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls.Experience with reporting automation and analytics tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or Python.Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.Public company experience strongly preferred.