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About the Role

The Accounting Manager – Financial Systems & Controls serves as a critical link between Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology, responsible for ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and scalability of the company’s financial systems and general ledger processes. This role owns the design, governance, maintenance and continuous improvement of financial systems, chart of accounts structures, and close processes, supporting accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and operational efficiency while enabling strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary business owner of all ERP financial modules (e.g., General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Consolidation tools).
Partner with IT to define system architecture, enhancements, upgrades, and integrations across global finance systems.
Lead system-related projects, including implementations, upgrades, and process redesign initiatives.
Champion consistency and standardization of financial processes across regions.
Oversee global general ledger processes to ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
Drive continuous improvement in the close cycle, including automation, standardization, and cycle time reduction.
Ensure integrity of financial data through reconciliations, validation controls, and structured review routines.
Support complex accounting areas, including consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and FX translation.
Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting (SOX or SOX-like environments) by partnering with 3rd party accounting controls firm.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP / IFRS (as applicable) and internal accounting policies.
Act as a key liaison with internal and external auditors, particularly on systems and GL processes.
Maintain documentation of financial systems, workflows, and control environments for audit readiness.
Identify and execute opportunities to streamline finance processes through automation, robotics, and system enhancements.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.
Drive adoption of best practices in financial systems and accounting operations globally.
Support M&A integration efforts, including system harmonization and chart of accounts alignment.
Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and regional finance teams to ensure systems support evolving business requirements.
Act as a translator between Finance and IT, ensuring business requirements are clearly defined and technically executed.
Provide training and guidance to finance teams on systems, tools, and process changes.
Support executive reporting requirements through improved data structures and system capabilities.
Ensure financial systems produce accurate, consistent, and timely data for internal and external reporting.
Partner with FP&A and BI teams to enhance financial reporting tools (e.g., dashboards, analytics platforms).
Support data governance initiatives, including standard definitions and data lineage for financial information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred
10–15+ years of progressive experience
Significant experience in general ledger accounting in a global/multi-entity environment
Significant experience in financial systems / ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
Significant experience in close processes, consolidations, and intercompany accounting
Prior experience working closely with IT on system implementations or upgrades
Experience in an Internal Controls/SOX or public company environment a plus
Proven track record leading cross-functional or transformation initiatives
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP (and/or IFRS where applicable)
Strong understanding of general ledger structures, consolidations, and financial close processes
Expertise in internal controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance
Ability to interpret and operationalize complex accounting requirements into systems and processes
Advanced understanding of ERP systems and financial modules
Experience with system configuration, data structures, and reporting hierarchies
Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications
Familiarity with automation tools (RPA), data analytics platforms, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Strong ability to diagnose process inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions
High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity
Ability to manage complexity across global operations and systems
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective communicator with executive presence and the ability to engage senior stakeholders
Collaborative mindset with a focus on driving alignment across Finance and IT
Continuous improvement mindset with with a focus on efficiency, standardization, and automation
Ability to develop and implement scalable processes in a growing global organization
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
0% ~ 10% travel domestically and internationally required.

Skills

General ledger accounting
Financial systems / ERP platforms
Close processes
Consolidations
Intercompany accounting
System implementations
System upgrades
Internal Controls/SOX
U.S. GAAP
IFRS
ERP systems
Financial modules
System configuration
Data structures
Reporting hierarchies
Automation tools (RPA)
Data analytics platforms
Reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Project management

Location

Illinois

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

10-15+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA or equivalent certification

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 - $147,000

Benefits

401(k) company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off

About the Company

WHY PRODRIVEN GLOBAL BRANDS? BECAUSE WE ARE THE PROFESSIONAL’S CHOICE! You will find our market leading products and brands on job sites all over the world.
Focusing on end users' needs and delivering exceptional customer experience drives our success. Our entire process—from research to engineering to manufacturing to commercialization—creates products that ensure ease of use, productivity, durability and safety for the end user. On jobsites across the world, ProDriven Global Brands are most preferred.

Equal Opportunity

ProDriven Global Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. ProDriven Global Brands is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to ProDriven Global Brands are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. ProDriven Global Brands will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.