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Accounting Manager

Buckingham Search
Oak Brook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/10/2026

The Accounting Controls Manager will safeguard the integrity of the company’s global internal controls. Reporting to the Head of Accounting Policies and Procedures, you'll lead compliance efforts, enhance accounting processes, and ensure SOX requirements are met across a complex multinational landscape.


Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to internal control requirements.
  • Provide training to employees on internal controls and SOX compliance.
  • Partner with business leaders and process owners to update and implement internal controls, including updating maintaining risk and control matrices to address remediation priorities process enhancements.
  • Collaborate with process owners to document key controls, compile evidence of control performance, and drive cross-functional accountability.
  • Partner with Internal Audit to monitor and report on the effectiveness of controls, including identifying and remediating SOX compliance gaps.
  • Support, monitor, and document remediation activities to ensure timely and sustainable resolution of control deficiencies.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, facilitating walkthroughs, and managing remediation activities.
  • Contribute to new business initiatives, M&A, system integrations, and other major change management efforts impacting internal controls, accounting, and systems.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations, industry standards, and SOX 404 requirements; ensure timely communication and implementation of control changes in response to regulatory updates.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
  • US Certified Public Accountant required
  • 6-8 years directly related experience
  • Minimum of 3 years public accounting experience (preferably with Big 4 accounting firm)

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