Accounting Manager

Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, Moisture Shield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

The Accounting Manager reports to the Director of Finance and shares responsibility for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position includes general ledger preparation, financial reporting, support on month-end close procedures, support on SOX compliance, support with budgeting and forecasting.

This role is on-site and is based at our Mundelein, IL corporate office.

Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure

Perform and ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end closings

Track and maintain fixed asset and leasing schedules

Oversee lease tracking and ensure accurate lease accounting

Ensure balance sheet reconciliations and monthly reporting are completed accurately and timely

Collaborate with Site Managers, Finance Director and Sales VP to accomplish business goals for a growing company in a booming industry

Manages Staff accountant, providing training and development where necessary

Aids business with costing accounting processes

Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

Bachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of 5 years of experience in general accounting/finance areas/cost accounting, including but not limited to budgets, legal compliance, P&L, SFAS Rules in a manufacturing environment

Manufacturing accounting experience a plus

Competent in standard cost accounting/manufacturing

Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and managers

Accounting/Finance degree preferred - CPA or CPA candidate

Proficient in MS Office – especially Excel

Strong organizational, analysis, problem-solving, and critical reasoning skills

Ability to take the initiative and work independently

The base salary is $110,000-$130,000 plus an annual bonus

401(k) plan/ group retirement savings program

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affinitve Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.