The board
Formic · Finance- Pay
- $80,000–$120,000/yr
- Where
- Chicago || Bolingbrook, IL
- Posted
- Jul 10
Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As labor constraints rise, costs increase, and global competition intensifies, automation is no longer optional for manufacturers that want to stay competitive.
We deliver automation through a Robotics-as-a-Service model that combines industrial robotics, proprietary software, and full-service support into a single, integrated solution. By removing the traditional barriers of cost, complexity, and risk, we enable manufacturers to deploy automation quickly and realize measurable gains in throughput, safety, and operational efficiency without large upfront capital investment.
Backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Initialized Capital, Blackhorn Ventures, and Mitsubishi HC Capital North America, Formic is scaling rapidly and building the foundation for a new era of high-p…
What you'd do
- Help respond to auditor requests and coordinate supporting materials across systems and stakeholders
- Support preparation for the 2026 audit cycle by helping create scalable, repeatable processes
- Support the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Help improve the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of close deliverables
- Support financial reporting activities - internal reporting schedules and management reporting support
- Help identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, open items, and process gaps
- Play an active role in maintenance cost reporting and tracking; driving initiatives for continuous improvement
- Partner with Supply Chain Manager to implement inventory (parts and assets) management processes. Collaborate on process improvements and operational excellence and complete quarterly inventory counts
- Assist with process improvements related to reconciliations, accruals, expense classification, close management, and documentation
- Create and maintain clear documentation for recurring accounting processes
What they want
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Experience supporting financial audits, audit readiness, or external auditor requests
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, including comfort working with supporting schedules and account reconciliations
- Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive work to completion
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management skills with a strong attention to detail.