Accounting Manager

Stampede Culinary Partners • Bridgeview, IL

18d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stampede Culinary Partners is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations for its Finance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This hybrid, full-time role is based in Bridgeview, Illinois, and offers a competitive salary, annual bonus eligibility, and the opportunity to contribute to the company's growth.

The Accounting Manager oversees Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Accounting functions; ensures accurate financial reporting and a successful month-end close; and coaches and develops the accounting team. The role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and leadership to strengthen accounting processes, provide financial insights, and build scalable operations as the company grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 2 years of leadership or people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience leading month-end close processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead change, improve processes, and work cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with multi-site accounting and multi-currency transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process and maintain the general ledger.
• Review complex journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, inventory, and lease accounting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Lead and support the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to strengthen inventory and manufacturing accounting processes.
• Improve internal controls, streamline workflows, and identify automation opportunities.
• Support audits, financial reporting, and special projects.
• Collaborate with leadership to provide financial insights that drive business decisions.
• Build scalable accounting processes to support the company's continued growth.
• Coach and develop the accounting team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Floating holidays
• Employee discounts
• Company bonus program
• Additional employee perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager