Interim Senior Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking a contract Senior Accounting Manager for a consumer product goods (CPG) client in Chicago, IL near Fulton Market District .  Hybrid - 3 days in office.

Prior / recent QuickBooks ERP and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) experience required.

This role will play an important role in the month-end close process, financial reporting, inventory and COGS-related accounting, accounts receivable, and day-to-day accounting operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure timely, accurate, and reliable financial reporting
• Own and improve recurring accounting workflows, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and general ledger maintenance
• Support accurate accounting for inventory, COGS, and product-related costs, ensuring financial reporting reflects operational realities
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to understand cost drivers, resolve accounting issues, and improve reporting accuracy
• Oversee and improve accounts receivable processes, including customer payments, reconciliations, and related reporting
• Review and improve QuickBooks workflows to increase accuracy, reduce manual work, and support a cleaner month-end close
• Help document accounting processes, identify gaps or redundancies, and create clear SOPs
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and support GAAP compliance
• Work with external stakeholders, including auditors, third-party accounting partners, contractors, and our parent company
• Support ad hoc accounting, reporting, and process improvement projects as needed

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally with hands-on month-end close ownership
• Experience in ecommerce, DTC, manufacturing, food, consumer products, or inventory-based businesses
• Hands-on exposure to COGS, inventory accounting, product costing, or cost accounting workflows
• Experience working in QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Enterprise strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, and internal controls
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and working with large or messy data sets
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA license preferred, but not required

If you, or someone you know, is interested please apply today!

Company Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.

Company Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.