Senior Accounting Manager at KADON PRECISION MACHINING, LLC – Rockford, Illinois

The Senior Accounting Manager is a key driver of financial performance and operational insight at Kadon Precision & Aerospace Inc. This role leads the full accounting cycle—from ensuring transaction-level accuracy to delivering timely financial reporting, managing cash flow, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Working closely with leadership, this position goes beyond traditional accounting by providing clear financial visibility, strengthening processes, and supporting the company’s continued growth. The ideal candidate is both detail-oriented and forward-thinking, with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute the monthly close process, with a target of 10 business days or fewer

Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Perform and review monthly general ledger reconciliations in alignment with the Company’s close procedures

Develop and deliver the monthly financial reporting package, including variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) and KPI reporting for leadership

Maintain and update fixed asset schedules and depreciation tracking

Prepare quarterly debt covenant calculations and supporting documentation

Support the annual audit and tax preparation process, coordinating with external advisors under CFO guidance

Develop and maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast, updated weekly, to support proactive financial planning

Reconcile all bank accounts monthly and monitor daily cash activity, escalating liquidity concerns as needed

Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation methods and process improvements

Support and enhance job costing systems, ensuring accurate cost capture from estimate through completion

Partner with operations on production planning, capacity, and cost management to drive efficiency

Support the Company’s SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process to align inventory with production and customer demand

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA (active or inactive) preferred

5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment

Solid working knowledge of GAAP, inventory accounting, and job costing

Proven experience owning and managing a monthly close process independently

Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (experience with mid-market manufacturing ERP strongly preferred) and Microsoft Excel

Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational discipline

Comfortable operating in a lean environment with minimal administrative support

What We Offer

Competitive, experience-driven compensation that reflects your expertise and leadership

A stable, growing organization where finance plays a key role in driving business strategy

The opportunity to own and shape the accounting function, with direct visibility to executive leadership

A role where you can make a meaningful impact by improving processes, strengthening controls, and enhancing financial reporting

A collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values continuous improvement and professional growth

A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more

Why Join Kadon Now

Kadon Precision & Aerospace is at an exciting point in its growth, making this a unique opportunity to step into a role where you can truly make an impact. As we continue to scale, the Senior Accounting Manager will play a key role in shaping financial processes, strengthening controls, and supporting strategic decision-making.

This is more than a traditional accounting role—it’s an opportunity to build, influence, and help drive the financial direction of a growing manufacturing organization.