Accounting Manager

Synergy Flavors • Wauconda, IL

1d • $89,000 - $129,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods. We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences. The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the accounting department to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. This role oversees daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger functions. The Accounting Manager plays a key role in the monthly close process, budget preparation, and financial analysis, while also driving process improvements and automation initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor in Accounting or Finance degree required.
• 8+ years of Accounting /Finance experience, 1+ years managing people
• Good understanding of business processes in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects and produce high quality work under tight deadlines
• Knowledge of accounting and reporting systems (D365, Onestream, Excel)
• Ability to analyze financial data and projections.
• Strong organizational skills, strategic thinking and detail-oriented
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage general accounting functions, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and general ledger accountants.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process. This includes monitoring close timelines and deliverables, reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations and analyzing reserves intercompany eliminations.
• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts in collaboration with internal teams and senior management.
• Assist in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Prepare, review and analyze financial statements for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and addressing auditor inquiries.
• Drive process improvements and financial automation processes (robotic process automation, AP automation, Onestream, ect.)

What This Job Offers

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