We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to provide senior-level cost accounting leadership for a manufacturing environment in Addison, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate cost structures, strengthening financial insight, and supporting operational decision-making through detailed analysis. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in standard costing and manufacturing accounting, with the ability to guide reporting and controls in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities:

Oversee cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and reliable inventory valuation. Maintain and update rolling standard costs while evaluating variances and identifying key cost drivers. Lead in-depth cost analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and business performance reviews. Partner with operations and finance teams to improve visibility into production costs, margins, and operational efficiency. Manage job costing processes and provide clear reporting on project or production-related expenditures. Review accounting records, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to uphold strong internal controls and data accuracy. Develop management reporting and dashboards, including Power BI-based insights when applicable, to support informed decision-making. Contribute expertise related to construction accounting considerations where business needs overlap with project-based costing. 10+ years of accounting experience, including substantial leadership in cost accounting roles. Proven background in manufacturing cost accounting with strong knowledge of standard costing methodologies. Hands-on experience performing cost analysis, variance review, and inventory-related financial oversight. Familiarity with job costing practices; exposure to construction accounting is beneficial. Ability to interpret financial data and translate findings into practical recommendations for business partners. Experience working with enterprise accounting or ERP systems; prior ORG platform exposure is a plus. Power BI experience is preferred for reporting, dashboard creation, and data visualization. The salary range for this position is $45/hour to $50/hour. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit reboerthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .