Accounting Manager

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager oversees the organization's day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and effective financial management for IFG's mid-sized client . This role partners with leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making and business performance.

Our client is located in the northern suburbs of Chicago, so local candidate who can commute to this location will only be considered at this time. This role with offer a work from home option on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls and accounting policies to ensure compliance and financial integrity.
• Analyze financial results and prepare management reporting, including month-over-month, year-over-year, and budget-to-actual variance analyses.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Monitor and manage cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• Coordinate annual external audits and serve as the primary liaison for auditors.
• Oversee sales tax compliance, including filings, payments, and returns through automated tax platforms.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for income tax filings completed by external tax advisors.
• Stay current on accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering operational efficiency and professional development.
• Perform additional accounting and finance responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Public accounting firm experience preferred.
• Private equity experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Prior experience leading or supervising accounting staff.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.