Accounting Manager

Do you have a passion for the automotive industry?

The Aeromotive Group houses the automotive aftermarket's top shelf manufacturers of performance products including Roadster Shop, Aeromotive Fuel Systems, PerTronix Ignition Products, Taylor Cable, JBA Performance Exhaust, Doug's Headers, Patriot Exhaust, Compu-Fire, and Spyke. From ignition products to exhaust systems for Hot Rods, Custom and Muscle Cars to late model cars, trucks, and motorcycles to complete fuel systems for street, strip, track, and off-road, The Aeromotive Group industry savvy and expertise provide the spark, horsepower, sound, fuel, and unrivaled performance for nostalgic to modern and race enthusiasts alike. 

Overview

The Aeromotive Group is seeking a highly skilled Accounting Manager to lead financial operations for our Roadster Shop Division, the premier manufacturer of restomod chassis and custom restomod cars.

In this critical role, you will oversee daily transactional accounting activities, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain precise accounting records. You will be responsible for preparing and analyzing the trial balance and account reconciliations, as well as supporting the annual financial audit. Additionally, you will provide leadership and guidance to the payables and billing teams, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in daily operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

The ideal candidate is a proactive hands-on leader with strong accounting skills and eager to seek opportunities for efficiency in processes. This role will be a business partner to the CEO of The Roadster Shop with reporting responsibilities to Corporate Controller and the CFO.

Pay 100k-125k DOE

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Mundelein, Illinois (onsite)

Responsibilities

Oversee the execution of the month-end close process and preparation of the business unit financial package

Manage and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, GL functions, treasury functions, and liquidity management

Supervise accounts payable, ensure timely and accurate vendor payment

Supervise billing activities and maintain positive customer relationships

Manage the company’s sales and use tax liabilities and payments

• Preparing weekly and monthly reporting packages with key performance indicators, analyze account fluctuations and trends
• Work closely with other departments to assist in preparing budgets, forecasts and cash management with a focus on identifying opportunities to further drive profitability
• Perform other related accounting duties as assigned

Assist in various ad-hoc projects as needed, including but not limited to -

• Financial Planning and Analysis
• ROI Analysis
• Implementation and / or improvement of the company’s IT systems
• Cost Accounting and Margin Analysis

Skills & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of GAAP Accounting principles and Cost Accounting
• Proficiency in financial systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in maintaining and managing general ledger and month-end close procedures
• Expertise in handling Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize work, multi-task across many assignments
• Self-starter with an extreme sense of ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Global Shop Solutions
• Experience working in a standard cost environment and updating standard costs
• Experience working with a private equity owned business and / or a leveraged environment
• Experience implementing operational improvements related to the finance and accounting organizations 

Benefits

• Market competitive medical insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K Safe Harbor with a guaranteed 3%

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Roadster Shop is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.