Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager
Location: Hybrid (Chicago, IL area) | In-office 1 day per week


$120,000-$130,000k + bonus


About the Accounting Manager Opportunity:
Join a fast-growing organization in the professional services space. This is an opportunity to take ownership of accounting activities across multiple entities while working in a collaborative, technology-forward environment that values process improvement, efficiency, and career growth.
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Manager will oversee the month-end close process for a portfolio of entities and partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.


Why You'll Love This Accounting Manager Role
• Significant growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization
• Opportunity to influence processes and make a visible impact
• Technology-focused culture that embraces automation, AI, and system improvements
• Exposure to multiple entities and a dynamic business environment
• Collaborative team with accessible leadership
• Hybrid work schedule with only one in-office day per week
• Competitive benefits package including:
o 4% 401(k) match
o Generous PTO program
o Blue Cross Blue Shield healthcare coverage
• Laid-back culture with highly capable and genuine teammates


Key Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager
• Manage the monthly financial close process for a portfolio of 6-8 entities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial data prepared by an offshore bookkeeping resource
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and ensure balance sheet integrity
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and related reporting packages
• Coordinate with operational and finance partners to gather information, resolve issues, and meet reporting deadlines
• Support the integration and onboarding of newly acquired business entities as needed
• Drive process improvements, standardization efforts, and system optimization initiatives
• Assist with audit requests and maintain supporting documentation for key accounting activities


Qualifications of the Accounting Manager
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with full month-end close process in a multi-entity environment
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• CPA or CPA-track candidate preferred


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$120,000k-$140,000k + bonus


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