Accounting Manager

Stampede Culinary Partners is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Finance team in Bridgeview, IL! If you're a hands‑on accounting leader who enjoys improving processes, leading teams, and driving financial accuracy in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. What’s the Scope This full‑time Accounting Manager position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus eligibility, and the opportunity to make a significant impact as our organization continues to grow. Our Team Also Enjoys Excellent Benefits, Including Health, dental, and vision insurance HSA/FSA options Pet insurance 401(k) with employer match Short‑term and long‑term disability Paid time off (PTO) Floating holidays Employee discounts Company bonus program Additional employee perks This is a hybrid, full‑time position based in Bridgeview, IL. Your Contributions Matter As the Accounting Manager, you'll lead the daily accounting operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting and a successful month‑end close. You'll oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Accounting functions while coaching and developing a growing accounting team. In This Role, You Will Manage the month‑end close process and maintain the general ledger. Review complex journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, inventory, and lease accounting. Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies. Lead and support the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams. Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to strengthen inventory and manufacturing accounting processes. Improve internal controls, streamline workflows, and identify automation opportunities. Support audits, financial reporting, and special projects. Collaborate with leadership to provide meaningful financial insights that drive business decisions. Help build scalable accounting processes to support the company's continued growth. What’s Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 8+ years of progressive accounting experience (manufacturing experience strongly preferred) 2+ years of leadership or people management experience Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting Experience leading month‑end close processes Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills Ability to lead change, improve processes, and work cross‑functionally Experience with multi‑site accounting and multi‑currency transactions is a plus About Us Stampede Culinary Partners is an innovative protein solutions company founded in 1995 and built on a simple principle: customer satisfaction. Our customers include leading restaurants, top retailers, foodservice distributors, home delivery providers, and other emerging markets throughout North America. Our success is driven by our people and guided by our five core values: Perform passionately Challenge directly and respectfully Commit to teamwork Embrace innovation Deliver excellence every day Ready to Apply? If you're a motivated accounting leader looking to help shape and grow a high‑performing finance team, we'd love to hear from you. Complete our quick, mobile‑friendly application today and take the next step in your career with Stampede Culinary Partners! Salary: $100000 - $120000 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr Stampede Culinary Partners