Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to provide senior-level cost accounting leadership for a manufacturing environment in Addison, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate cost structures, strengthening financial insight, and supporting operational decision-making through detailed analysis. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in standard costing and manufacturing accounting, with the ability to guide reporting and controls in a fast-paced setting.Responsibilities:• Oversee cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and reliable inventory valuation.• Maintain and update rolling standard costs while evaluating variances and identifying key cost drivers.• Lead in-depth cost analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and business performance reviews.• Partner with operations and finance teams to improve visibility into production costs, margins, and operational efficiency.• Manage job costing processes and provide clear reporting on project or production-related expenditures.• Review accounting records, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to uphold strong internal controls and data accuracy.• Develop management reporting and dashboards, including Power BI-based insights when applicable, to support informed decision-making.• Contribute expertise related to construction accounting considerations where business needs overlap with project-based costing.