Accounting Manager

Schedule: Hybrid for local employees / remote flexibility available Compensation: Target base salary up to $120,000 + 10%bonustarget Benefits: 401(k) with 3% match, Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan, 4 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays About the Opportunity We’re partnering with a growing organization to identify an AccountingManager who can step into a highly visible, hands-on role supporting month-end close, reporting, and a small international accounting team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is readyfortheirfirstornextAccountingManagerrole and enjoys balancing technical accounting, process ownership, team coordination, and operational problem-solving. This role is especially well suited for a candidate who is comfortable wearing multiple hats, working in an Excel-heavyenvironment, and leading from the front by preparing and reviewing work directly. What You’ll Do Lead and participate in the month-endcloseprocess Prepare and review monthlyclosereconciliations Oversee revenuereconciliations and support invoice review across active customer contracts Support percentage-of-completion(POC)accounting for fixed-fee contracts Partner with project teams in quarterly reviews to assess project progress and any required accounting updates Support foreigncurrencytranslation and manualconsolidations Oversee and develop a small offshore team, including teammates in IndiaandSingapore Help improve delegation of AP responsibilities and create stronger close support processes Prepare reporting that contributes to monthlybusinessreportsfortheboard Perform and review costallocations and other spreadsheet-based analyses Identify data discrepancies and improve reporting accuracy Look for opportunities to improve efficiency through AIandautomationtools What We’re Looking For Prior experience in accounting with readiness to operate at the AccountingManager level Experience leading or supervising others, even if in a small-teamorearly-stagemanagement setting Strong ownership of month-endclose Willingness to be hands-on in the work, not just review output Strong Excelskills and comfort working in detailed, spreadsheet-driven reporting Experience with SageIntacct is helpful Exposure to foreigncurrencytranslation, consolidations, and contract/revenue accounting is a plus Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving ability A proactive, adaptable mindset with the ability to wear multiple hats Interest in using AItools to improve efficiency and automate manual processes Nice to Have Experience supporting global or distributed teams Experience with board reporting or management reporting packages A data-oriented mindset with the ability to investigate and resolve inconsistencies Professional services experience is welcome, but notrequired CPA is notrequired Candidates in the Chicagoarea should expect a hybridschedule, generally 2daysperweekinoffice Remote candidates can be considered, with EastCoasthourspreferred The role includes some collaboration outside standard business hours to support global teammates: Morning meetings with India Occasional evening meetings with Singapore Why This Role Stands Out This is a chance to join a team that values flexibility, practical problem-solving, and continuous improvement. The right person will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, help shape processes, and grow within a visible accounting leadership role. #J-18808-Ljbffr