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Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus. Direct message the job poster from Buckingham Search.
Accounting Systems & Process Manager
Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days work from home | Oak Brook, IL
A global leader in capital goods, this organization designs, manufactures, and supports agricultural and construction equipment used by customers around the world. Its portfolio includes well‑known brands and a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and productivity solutions.
As the Accounting Systems and Process Manager, you will sit at the intersection of accounting, technology, and internal controls, playing a key role in protecting financial data integrity while helping modernize and scale the organization’s systems and processes. This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting knowledge with systems expertise and cross‑functional leadership.
You will act as a trusted advisor to Accounting, IT, Audit, and business leaders, guiding internal control design, system implementations, and process improvements across a complex, global environment. From SAP transformations to segregation of duties governance, your work will directly influence how the company operates today and prepares for the future.
Responsibilities
Ensure accounting processes, system configurations, and reporting are aligned with financial policies, audit‑ready, and consistently applied across the organization
Lead and deliver large‑scale initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, system implementations, and system enhancements
Provide leadership during system implementations and upgrades, ensuring future‑state processes and controls are thoughtfully designed and embedded
Safeguard financial data integrity during cutovers, data migrations, and business process transitions
Assess current and future‑state business processes, leveraging system functionality and automation to identify control requirements and efficiencies
Own the design and governance of SAP ECC and S/4HANA user access, ensuring role‑based access and compliance with segregation of duties principles
Perform risk assessments and control evaluations across accounting processes, identifying gaps and recommending practical improvements
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, facilitating discussions, and driving remediation efforts
Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to finance, IT, operations, and business leadership on system controls and compliance
Develop and deliver training to finance and business users on policies, access management, and control awareness
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
6 to 8 years of directly related experience
Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm
Experience working with or auditing IT systems, including SAP, automated controls, and systems implementations
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements
Benefits
Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
Savings and retirement benefits
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning support
Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility and family‑building benefits
Employee Assistance Programs
Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business
Industries Manufacturing
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Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus. Direct message the job poster from Buckingham Search.
Accounting Systems & Process Manager
Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days work from home | Oak Brook, IL
A global leader in capital goods, this organization designs, manufactures, and supports agricultural and construction equipment used by customers around the world. Its portfolio includes well‑known brands and a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and productivity solutions.
As the Accounting Systems and Process Manager, you will sit at the intersection of accounting, technology, and internal controls, playing a key role in protecting financial data integrity while helping modernize and scale the organization’s systems and processes. This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting knowledge with systems expertise and cross‑functional leadership.
You will act as a trusted advisor to Accounting, IT, Audit, and business leaders, guiding internal control design, system implementations, and process improvements across a complex, global environment. From SAP transformations to segregation of duties governance, your work will directly influence how the company operates today and prepares for the future.
Responsibilities
Ensure accounting processes, system configurations, and reporting are aligned with financial policies, audit‑ready, and consistently applied across the organization
Lead and deliver large‑scale initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, system implementations, and system enhancements
Provide leadership during system implementations and upgrades, ensuring future‑state processes and controls are thoughtfully designed and embedded
Safeguard financial data integrity during cutovers, data migrations, and business process transitions
Assess current and future‑state business processes, leveraging system functionality and automation to identify control requirements and efficiencies
Own the design and governance of SAP ECC and S/4HANA user access, ensuring role‑based access and compliance with segregation of duties principles
Perform risk assessments and control evaluations across accounting processes, identifying gaps and recommending practical improvements
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, facilitating discussions, and driving remediation efforts
Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to finance, IT, operations, and business leadership on system controls and compliance
Develop and deliver training to finance and business users on policies, access management, and control awareness
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
6 to 8 years of directly related experience
Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm
Experience working with or auditing IT systems, including SAP, automated controls, and systems implementations
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements
Benefits
Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
Savings and retirement benefits
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning support
Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility and family‑building benefits
Employee Assistance Programs
Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business
Industries Manufacturing
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