Accounting Manager

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 200 diversified manufacturing company with seven decentralized business segments, which includes Food Equipment. The Warewash Business Division, one of the businesses within the Food Equipment Group and is seeking to expand its growth in existing served markets as well as new markets.  We produce Hobart and Somat branded commercial dishwashers, waste equipment and disposers that are used in hotels, casinos, restaurants, cruise ships, schools and universities, retail and government.  We are in search of an Accounting Manager responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements; corporate reporting and can ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and ITW corporate policies.  This position reports to the Plant Manager, with dotted line responsibility to the Division Controller.

The successful candidate will provide financial data to support the Hobart-Danville, KY business.  The individual will have general responsibility for preparing the monthly financial reporting package, planning and coordinating monthly closing schedules with appropriate functional groups, planning and overseeing the physical inventory, ensuring compliance with required accounting policies and procedures, actively participate in capital asset process, and will interface with internal and outside auditors as needed.  Additionally, the successful candidate will participate in Long Range Planning and Annual Plan preparation and will provide analysis to support such plans, as well as assist with the ongoing budgeting/outlook and ensure all financial information is recorded accurately.

In this role, the ideal candidate will understand and utilize the ITW toolbox and will have responsibility for supervising accounting and overseeing IT system requirements. The candidate will have the ability to outlook all aspects of the operations and be able to relate it to the Plant impacts and the effect to the entire organization. The candidate must be able to identify when objectives are in jeopardy or adjust when changes to plan occur. The candidate must be able to work closely with the Plant Manager to provide strategic guidance to improve the financials of the operation. This includes working closely to determine and implement countermeasures when objectives are in jeopardy.

We seek candidates with a BS degree in Finance or Accounting and have the ability to analyze and interpret financial data, have general knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including GAAP, has knowledge of financial accounting software applications and has knowledge of federal, state and country financial regulations.

The minimum qualifications are:

• BS Degree in Finance/Accounting
• 5-7 years of experience
• Knowledge and proficiency of finance and accounting
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Excel proficiency

Preferred Qualifications consist of understanding the ITW Toolbox.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are an equal opportunity employer, where we value the strengths of diverse team members. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and an exciting work environment.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.