Senior Manager Accounting

Location: ROMEOVILLE, IL, 60446, United States Base Pay: $112,500.00 - $150,000.00 / Year "The number one key to growth is having good people and that’s what has driven us at every stage of the game." - Greg Cohen, CEO At Magid, we’re not just passionate about safety—we’re passionate about people. As an industry leader, we’ve built an innovative and collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, ideas are valued, and personal and professional growth never stops. At Magid, we’ve spent 80 years focused on one mission—keeping workers safe. Behind that mission is a business that relies on strong, accurate financials, especially in a manufacturing environment. Job Summary As our Senior Manager, Accounting, you’ll play a key role in ensuring everything from cost accounting and inventory to month‑end close runs smoothly and accurately. This role goes beyond the day‑to‑day; you’ll partner closely with teams across the business—especially operations and supply chain—to make sense of the numbers and support better decisions. You’ll lead a team, improve processes, and find ways to make our systems and workflows more efficient as we continue to grow. We’re looking for someone who’s hands‑on, collaborative, and naturally curious—someone who enjoys digging into the details but also understands how their work connects to the bigger picture. Responsibilities Effectively lead, develop, and manage Accounting & Accounts Payable staff, including leading recurring team meetings to ensure clear communication of priorities and responsibilities. Execute accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end close utilizing the ERP and reporting systems. Ensure completeness and accuracy of account reconciliations and financial activity, including cash, inventory, receivable billings & collections, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities. Assist with year‑end financial statement review for assigned entities. Assist in the development and maintenance of strong accounting policies and procedures. Assist in the creation of efficiencies in accounting processes by implementing process improvements, technology‑driven solutions, and automation. Partner with other departments and IT to ensure all financial systems are properly operating to capture and produce timely and accurate information and support the company’s growth. Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time‑to‑time. Support manufacturing‑related accounting areas such as standard costing, cycle counts, inventory valuation, and variance analysis. Lead various critical projects, including audit readiness, accounting policy updates, ERP projects, and special initiatives. Assist with annual benefits and insurance renewals, banking renewals and other contracts. Assist in implementing new accounting standards and corporate policies. Leverage ERP and financial systems to improve reporting and decision‑support capabilities. Act as a trusted advisor to finance and company leadership with the ability to research and resolve complex accounting issues. Requirements CPA strongly preferred. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls. Experience with managing accounting staff. Audit, manufacturing, and cost accounting experience preferred. Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Insurance/Benefits experience a plus. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and partner across multiple areas of the business. Team‑oriented approach with a desire to support and develop others. Benefits Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Company‑provided Profit Sharing. Participation in Magid Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy. 9 paid holidays. Summary Magid Glove & Safety is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and importer of hand protection and safety products, e.g., work gloves, fall protection, reusable and disposable respirators. We are an innovative, growing, and privately held business that has been delivering safety solutions to thousands of companies since 1946. Magid is an equal‑opportunity employer. All aspects of employment—including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge—will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. *The salary range for this position is $112,500 to 150,000 per year. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job‑related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training, geographic location, additional qualifications such as licensure or certifications, market factors, and responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr