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Corporate Accounting Manager
Location: Vernon Hills, IL – Fully Onsite
Reports To: VP of Finance
Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 annually
Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
Position Summary
We are seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to oversee key financial functions, including financial reporting, audits, tax compliance, budgeting, fixed asset accounting, and treasury management. This is a hands-on accounting leadership role that ensures financial integrity, supports strategic decision-making, and partners cross-functionally with operations, retail, and fuel teams.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical, with a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, multi-location environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
- Manage accounting and reporting for all legal entities.
- Develop operational and financial dashboards, KPIs, and scorecards.
- Lead annual budgeting for the company and field operations.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and reconciliations.
Audit & Compliance
- Manage annual external audits and serve as liaison with auditors.
- Address audit findings and implement process improvements.
- Maintain policies and procedures to ensure audit readiness year-round.
Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Coordinate with external tax/accounting firm for corporate tax return preparation.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational tax regulations, including sales and fuel taxes.
Cash Flow & Treasury
- Monitor daily cash balances and manage fund transfers.
- Forecast cash flow and recommend strategies to improve liquidity.
Business Partnership & Special Projects
- Serve as a financial partner to operations, retail, and fuel teams.
- Participate in ad hoc projects and compile special financial reports.
- Establish a deep understanding of company processes, systems, and internal controls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience in retail, restaurant, fuel distribution, or multi-location operations preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax regulations, and accounting principles
- Proficiency with ERP systems (PDI preferred; SAP or similar acceptable)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills
- High integrity, dependability, and results-oriented mindset
- Execution-focused, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Team-oriented with a can-do attitude
- PPO or HMO plans available; company covers 50% of employee medical premiums
- Dental: 100% coverage for preventive services in-network
- Vision: coverage for exams, glasses, contacts, plus Lasik and hearing aid discounts
Retirement & Profit Sharing
- 401(k) with company match (100% up to 3% + 50% for next 2%)
- Annual profit-sharing contributions fully funded by the company
Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Vacation earned after one year of employment
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Up to 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life & AD&D Insurance
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance provided at no cost
Other Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness programs
- Professional development and training opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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Full-time
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Accounting/AuditingIndustries
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