39105 | Accounting Manager

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39105 | Accounting Manager

Accounting/Finance

Chicago, Illinois | Direct Hire

Job Description

The Accounting Manager will join a seven person accounting and finance team and oversee accounting activities across multiple entities.

This role is ideal for a CPA with a strong technical accounting foundation, ideally combining public accounting and corporate accounting experience.

Key areas of responsibility include financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger oversight, reconciliations, audit coordination, internal controls, team leadership, and support of the organization's NetSuite implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as a key contact for auditors.
• Support accounting for investment activities, including private equity and venture debt.
• Help transition accounting processes back in-house.
• Play a leadership role in the ongoing NetSuite implementation.
• Develop and improve internal controls, accounting procedures, and workflows.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Partner with FP&A and other departments on financial analysis and special projects.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong U.S. GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience with month-end close and external audits.
• Supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Public accounting + corporate/private industry experience strongly preferred.
• Big Four, national, or large regional public accounting experience is a plus.
• Multi-entity accounting experience preferred.
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• ERP implementation experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

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Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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