Manager Corporate Accounting in Northfield, IL

Job title: Manager Corporate Accounting in Northfield, IL at Medline Industries Company: Medline Industries Job description: Job SummaryJob DescriptionThe Corporate Accounting team oversees the U.S. general ledger close and provides internal and external stakeholders with accurate, timely and consistent financial data to drive business insights and decision making.The team provides expertise in US GAAP application and drives integrity and improvements in financial systems and processes.Manage the U.S. Close corporate accounting team, consisting of 1-3 professionals.Drive process improvements in accounting and financial reporting, including enhanced reporting, system utilization/implementation, internal controls and policies/processes.Tight coordination and collaboration with overseas team members.

• Oversee accounting for the U.S., with ownership of all non-inventory and fixed-asset related balance sheet accounts and expenses ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Review close data, material journal entries and account reconciliations. Analyze operating financials, interpret results and recommend a plan of action to improve the accounting processes for assigned areas.
• Drive U.S. adoption of best-in-class software to perform account reconciliation, journal entry review/approval and close task management. Monitor and act upon KPIs to drive team accountability.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to accelerate global close timelines to align with peer companies. Streamline monthly close procedures, manage adherence to global close calendar deadlines, identify and implement process improvements and automation to reduce time on close activities and entries.
• Enhance internal controls environment through oversight and driving accountability. Lead remediation efforts around identified control remediation matters including establishing action plans, creation of key controls and development of controls evidence and monitoring execution of actions plans to drive accountability.
• Communicate accounting policies and controls to global accounting and finance teams. Drive accountability and compliance through active reviews and assessment of controls documentation.
• Manage/prepare other ad hoc reporting, requests, and process improvements as needed in the course of business for assigned areas. Provide supporting schedules as needed to audit or tax purposes. Provide analysis and support, in partnership with FP&A, for internal customers/divisional leadership.

Management responsibilities:

• Oversee major projects, programs and outcomes
• Develop, recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies
• Provide general guidelines and parameters for staff functioning
• Hire staff, recommend pay increases, perform performance reviews, train and development staff, assign work, meet completion dates, interpret and ensure consistent application of organizational policies

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• At least 5 - 7 years of accounting experience, at least 3 years focused on GAAP accounting and internal controls.
• Expertise in GAAP accounting and internal controls
• Experience applying advanced knowledge level of accounting practices and systems.
• Experience at a large, global manufacturer or distribution company, public accounting firm or internal audit experience

Preferred Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA
• CPA, CGMA, or CMA.
• SAP, Oracle EPM, and financial close management software
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in change management.
• Experience leading projects.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and training staff.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.The anticipated salary range for this position: $110,240.00 - $165,360.00 AnnualThe actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click . For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.Every day, we’re focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what’s right to delivering business results, together, we’re better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page .Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Expected salary: $110240 - 165360 per year Location: Northfield, IL Job date: Sat, 03 May 2025 23:24:09 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply for this job