Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Location: Mundelein, IL – Onsite

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: CFO

Direct reports: 3

About the Role

Fitness Solution company is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee the company's day-to-day accounting activities and help ensure accurate, timely financial information.

This is an important role within a growing, entrepreneurial company.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys being involved in the details, can manage multiple priorities, and is comfortable working closely with the CFO, ownership, sales, and operations teams.

The Accounting Manager will oversee core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and cash management , while also helping improve processes and systems.

What You'll Do

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including GL, AP, AR, cash receipts, disbursements, and reconciliations
• Own and coordinate the monthly and year-end close process
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and internal management reports
• Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and assist with collections
• Oversee vendor accounts, invoices, payments, and account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate customer and vendor information in Sage ERP and CRM systems
• Prepare and maintain Excel reports, including PivotTables, lookups, formulas, and other financial analysis
• Assist with sales commissions, cash-flow tracking, and financial reporting
• Work closely with sales, operations, purchasing, and management to resolve customer and vendor account issues
• Assist with tax filings and other routine external reporting requirements
• Maintain appropriate accounting procedures and internal controls
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and system efficiency
• Provide financial information and analysis to the CFO and ownership as needed
• Supervise, train, and support accounting staff as applicable

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience , including some supervisory or lead experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Strong understanding of general accounting, GL, AP, AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience managing month-end close
• Hands-on Sage ERP experience required
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel , including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and other formulas
• Experience working with a CRM system
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, construction, fitness, or another project-based business
• Experience working with ERP and CRM data
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or cash-flow reporting
• Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff
• CPA or other accounting designation is a plus

The Right Fit

We're looking for someone who is:

• Hands-on and accountable
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Analytical and comfortable working with numbers
• A strong problem solver
• Proactive and willing to roll up their sleeves
• Comfortable working directly with the CFO and company ownership
• Interested in improving processes rather than simply maintaining them
• Able to balance the details of accounting with the needs of a growing business

Compensation & Benefits

$90,000–$105,000 base salary, depending on experience

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance/401(k)/Paid time off/Paid holidays