Systems Accounting Manager

Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus. Direct message the job poster from Buckingham Search. Accounting Systems & Process Manager Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days work from home | Oak Brook, IL A global leader in capital goods, this organization designs, manufactures, and supports agricultural and construction equipment used by customers around the world. Its portfolio includes well‑known brands and a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and productivity solutions. As the Accounting Systems and Process Manager, you will sit at the intersection of accounting, technology, and internal controls, playing a key role in protecting financial data integrity while helping modernize and scale the organization’s systems and processes. This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting knowledge with systems expertise and cross‑functional leadership. You will act as a trusted advisor to Accounting, IT, Audit, and business leaders, guiding internal control design, system implementations, and process improvements across a complex, global environment. From SAP transformations to segregation of duties governance, your work will directly influence how the company operates today and prepares for the future. Responsibilities Ensure accounting processes, system configurations, and reporting are aligned with financial policies, audit‑ready, and consistently applied across the organization Lead and deliver large‑scale initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, system implementations, and system enhancements Provide leadership during system implementations and upgrades, ensuring future‑state processes and controls are thoughtfully designed and embedded Safeguard financial data integrity during cutovers, data migrations, and business process transitions Assess current and future‑state business processes, leveraging system functionality and automation to identify control requirements and efficiencies Own the design and governance of SAP ECC and S/4HANA user access, ensuring role‑based access and compliance with segregation of duties principles Perform risk assessments and control evaluations across accounting processes, identifying gaps and recommending practical improvements Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, facilitating discussions, and driving remediation efforts Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to finance, IT, operations, and business leadership on system controls and compliance Develop and deliver training to finance and business users on policies, access management, and control awareness Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 6 to 8 years of directly related experience Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm Experience working with or auditing IT systems, including SAP, automated controls, and systems implementations Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements Benefits Hybrid and flexible work arrangements Savings and retirement benefits Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning support Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility and family‑building benefits Employee Assistance Programs Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business Industries Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr Buckingham Search