Location: Northbrook, IL Industry: Manufacturing Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking a hands-on Site Finance Lead to support the financial and operational activities of a manufacturing facility in Northbrook. This role will work closely with site leadership and production teams to drive financial performance, support operational excellence, and ensure the accounting and finance functions are working effectively across the organization. The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing and cost accounting background and enjoys being involved in the day-to-day operations of the business. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make an impact, improve processes, and be a true partner to operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support site-level accounting activities in accordance with GAAP
- Manage and support the month-end close process
- Partner closely with production and operations teams, including participating in operational meetings
- Support cost accounting and manufacturing-related financial analysis
- Drive financial performance and provide insight into site results
- Support both financial and strategic initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline workflows, and create efficiencies
- Help ensure finance, accounting, and operations are working together effectively
- Support operational excellence initiatives across the site
- Provide hands-on assistance outside of traditional responsibilities when needed
- Partner with broader finance leadership supporting multiple locations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- Previous manufacturing accounting experience required
- Cost accounting experience required
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end close
- Strong understanding of plant and operational finance
- Advanced/proficient Excel skills
- IQMS or Epicor experience required
- Ability to work effectively with both finance and production teams
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
