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McNish Corporation

Accounting Manager

McNish Corporation, Aurora, Illinois, United States, 60505

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Base pay range $88,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Company Overview McNish LLC is headquartered in Aurora, IL and is a leading manufacturer of primary and secondary process equipment for the municipal wastewater treatment industry. The company operates three distinct divisions with significant market share and a strong track record of profitable growth.

Role Summary Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accounting Manager is a key partner to executive leadership in the execution of strategic growth and achievement of financial goals. This position supports the accounting/finance team with recent company growth, leads daily operations of the department, and collaborates with functional leaders to develop and execute strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations

Manage project accounting and work closely with project managers

Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

Deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive financial reports

Coordinate with external auditors and manage annual audit and tax processes

Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

Monitor compliance with financial regulations and company policies

Mentor and develop junior accounting staff

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business operations and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA designation strongly preferred

Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience

Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting

Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Great Plains, NetSuite, SAP)

Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)

Exceptional analytical, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Lead external audits

Willing and able to be on-site

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the construction industry

Experience with project accounting revenue recognition

Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics / Great Plains

Familiarity with ERP implementation or system upgrades

Experience working in a PE-sponsored company is valued

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time offReferral program

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

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