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Accounting Supervisor

ITW
Chicago, IL, USAHybridFinance & AccountingMid-Level$92,000 - $120,000Posted: yesterday

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Description

Job Description:

Why This Role Matters:

The Accounting Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring the financial health and operational success of the business. As a key member of the Finance team, this position provides financial analysis, reporting, and strategic support to leadership while overseeing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. This role helps drive sound financial decision-making, strengthens internal controls, supports business planning, and develops team members to achieve organizational goals.

What You Will Do:

Lead the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.

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

Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and business reports.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities.

Analyze financial results and effectively communicate insights, trends, and variances to business leaders.

Maintain compliance with ITW financial policies, internal controls, and reporting requirements.

Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and drive meaningful financial impact.

Develop, coach, and mentor team members, fostering engagement, accountability, and professional growth.

Collaborate with the Accounting Manager, Division Controller, Operations, Sales, and other leaders to achieve division objectives.

Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

What You Bring (Requirements):

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.

Four or more years of accounting and/or auditing experience.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and cost control practices.

Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and managing employees is preferred.

Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and Microsoft Excel.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Strong business acumen with a proven ability to understand the financial impact of decisions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented.

What’s In It for You:

Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing and innovative business.

Exposure to strategic financial planning and decision-making processes.

Career development and advancement opportunities within ITW.

Competitive compensation package.

Comprehensive benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and future.

About Us: Alpine, an ITW company, is a leading provider of building component software, equipment, and industry-leading service to truss manufacturers. By partnering with our customers, we help improve productivity and business performance. We are also a trusted provider of software solutions that help homebuilders increase efficiency and profitability. As part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), we combine entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and operational excellence to drive long-term success for our customers and employees.

Compensation Information:

$92,000 - $120,000 (high level of experience)

This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this role. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, market level, other job-related factors, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick time, holiday pay, 401(k) match with additional company contribution, and parental leave. For more details, visit our Benefits page.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and four+ years of accounting/auditing experience
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and cost control
  • Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and Microsoft Excel

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