Accounting Manager

$120,000 - $140,000 yearly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 155047
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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LaSalle Network is partnering with a global leader in manufacturing to hire an Inventory Cost Accounting Manager. This is a high-impact role overseeing day-to-day inventory accounting, month-end close, and margin analysis across the Americas. If you’re a detail-driven finance professional who thrives in cross-functional environments and has a passion for process improvement—this is your next move.

Inventory Cost Accounting Manager Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily inventory accounting activities, including sales and margin analysis

  • Own the month-end close for inventory-related accounts and reconciliations

  • Manage and analyze inventory reserves and oversee annual physical inventory

  • Serve as the go-to expert for PeopleSoft ERP inventory issues and improvements

  • Act as a liaison between Finance, IT, and Operations to streamline accounting processes

  • Support internal controls and contribute to annual audit preparation and execution

  • Drive process redesign efforts to reduce manual work and enhance system efficiency

Inventory Cost Accounting Manager Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred

  • 6+ years of experience in inventory cost accounting; PeopleSoft ERP experience strongly preferred

  • Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

  • Strong technical accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Proficient in Excel and data tools like Power BI

  • Exceptional communicator with experience collaborating across departments

If you’re looking to step into a leadership role that blends accounting, systems, and strategic process work—apply today!

Julie Hess 
Senior Project Manager

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.

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