Accounting Manager
CFS
Chicago, IL
Our client is a rapidly growing waste management / recycling organization who are looking to add an Accounting Manager to their team. They have enjoyed incredible growth in the last few years and are seeking a candidate with a background within a similar sector to join their team as they continue their expansion.
RECYCLING / WASTE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED FOR THIS ROLE
Reasons to Work Here:
- Strong medical / dental / vision
- Senior leadership role reporting into the CFO
- 401k match
- Strong PTO
- Life insurance
We’re seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations across multiple locations. This role combines hands-on financial work with staff leadership and collaboration with ownership — perfect for someone who thrives on managing people and processes while driving financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead month-end close and review financial statements
• Supervise and develop accounting staff; conduct performance reviews and training
• Manage accounting workflows, staffing, and cross-training
• Analyze trends, variances, and develop cost-reduction strategies
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, and special projects
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures
Requirements:
• Waste & recycling industry experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience supervising direct reports
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Proficient in MS Office, especially advanced Excel
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MaxSalary: USD140000
MinSalary: USD100000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.