Accounting Manager

Accounting ManagerAMOpportunities is the category leader in tech-enabled clinical training placements and workforce solutions. We equip universities and healthcare providers with the infrastructure needed to expand clinical education across all healthcare disciplines. With partnerships spanning 100+ allopathic (MD), osteopathic (DO), nursing (NP and pre-licensure), PA, and allied health degree programs at 650+ healthcare institutions nationwide and internationally, AMO is solving the healthcare training shortage by enabling quality clinical education at scale.Since expanding to domestic B2B solutions in 2020, we've secured 75+ partnerships with U.S. academic institutions and placed students in nearly 6,000 clinical rotations. Our proprietary SaaS platform and comprehensive service solutions help schools expand enrollment, open new clinical campuses, and prepare for accreditation visits. At AMOpportunities, we're guided by a clear set of values that shape how we show up for each other and for those we serve, every day.Trust: Trust the process. Trust one another.Impact: Local focus, global impact. Solutions today for tomorrow.Be a global citizen: Collaborative mindset. Embrace our differences. Work better together.Quality: High quality service. Delighting those we serve.Adapt with Agility : Embrace change. Move fast, stay flexible.Rooted in Relationships: Strong partnerships. Support and celebrate each other. Grow together.Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. AMOpportunities encourages you to apply even if you do not meet all listed qualifications. We look forward to your application.AMOpportunities is looking for an Accounting Manager to own the reporting, controls, and financial operations that carry our finance team from startup to a foundation built to scale. This is a hands-on role at the center of our finance function — you will own the numbers that reach our board and lenders, build the day-to-day infrastructure and controls that make those numbers trustworthy, and use AI-enabled processes to run it all faster and more accurately than a traditional finance team would.You will join at a pivotal moment: following a 2025 acquisition, our first external audit, and the buildout of institutional-grade reporting for investors and lenders. We need someone who can operate with autonomy, raise the bar on how finance runs, and build the systems, controls, and processes that a scaling business depends on.This role reports directly to the VP Finance and collaborates closely with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, PE investors, and cross-functional business partners. The role has no direct reports today, with the expectation of building and leading a team as the finance function scales.Must be local to Chicago and be available to come into the River North office one to two days per weekEssential Functions:Accounting & Financial Operations (30%)Own the month-end close process end to end, ensuring accurate and timely financial recordsOwn and run core financial operations — accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, and bank reconciliationsManage specialized payment runs, including weekly preceptor and physician stipend payments, affiliate and commission payments, and expense reimbursementsMaintain cash position visibility and support liquidity and cash flow forecastingSupport the acquisition integration of PreceptorLink as we move from Quickbooks to XeroReporting & Analysis (30%)Own monthly board reporting, including the financial package, key metrics, and supporting commentaryOwn external lender reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles, including covenant compliance calculations and supporting schedulesDeliver the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycle end to end — accurate, on time, and decision-readyOwn the external audit and the preparation of the year-end financial statements, partnering with auditors from readiness through sign-offBuild reporting that scales — repeatable, well-documented, and resilient as the business growsControls, Data Integrity & AI-Enabled Processes (30%)Design and maintain sufficient internal controls, including segregation of duties and review and approval workflowsSafeguard data integrity, accuracy, and completeness across financial systems and reportingLeverage AI tools (including Claude) and data to streamline processes, drive efficiency, and strengthen controlsBuild and document the day-to-day finance infrastructure - standard operating procedures, workflows, and systems, that takes AMO from startup finance to a foundation ready to scaleIdentify manual, error-prone, or slow processes and redesign them for speed and reliabilityBuild the control and data foundation that stands up to audit and investor scrutinyFinance Business Partnering (10%)Serve as the go-to finance person and first point of contact for operational teams on day-to-day financial operationsDevelop strong working relationships with operational leaders to embed finance in day-to-day operationsSupport operational teams on invoicing, host payments, vendor set up, expense reimbursements and process questions, and help resolve issues quicklySkills/Education/Experience:RequiredBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related fieldFour to seven years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including ownership of month-end close and financial reportingExperience owning or supporting an external audit and preparing year-end financial statementsDemonstrated experience preparing reporting for senior stakeholders — board, lenders, investors, or executive leadershipStrong grasp of GAAP and financial controlsAdvanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups) and ability to handle large datasetsExperience with cloud-based accounting systems (Xero, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or similar)A "trust but verify" mindset — rigorous, self-directed, and proactive in surfacing risks and proposing solutionsExcellent communication skills — proactive, clear, and confident with both finance and non-finance colleagues, and quick to raise issues earlyComfort with modern tools and a genuine interest in using AI and automation to work smarterStrongly PreferredActive CPA (or equivalent qualification)Audit background — Big 4, national, or regional public accounting experience, with the instinct to question, document, and validateExperience in a high-growth, startup, or PE-backed environmentNice to HaveCash flow forecasting experienceHealthcare or multi-entity experienceExposure to M&A accounting and integrationExperience with covenant compliance and lender reportingWhat You Gain:$110,000 to $120,000 base salary annually, plus eligibility for a discretionary annual bonusComprehensive Benefits Program: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Tax Exempt Student Loan Repayment, and Commuter BenefitsA mission-driven work environment committed to a spirit of support, growth, and achievementPerformance-based career growth opportunitiesA front-row seat for the exponential growth of a booming education tech companyWork/life balanceEqual Opportunity EmployerAt AMOpportunities we champion the reality of diversity and the necessity of inclusion and accessibility. We are deeply committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, and to providing our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment based on disability, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related states), sexual orientation, race, color, social or ethnic origin, religion, age, HIV status, past/present military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.AMOpportunities manages our business remotely, unless otherwise stated. This is inclusive of interviewing, onboarding, and each role day to day. Please consider that our roles are hybrid with options to work at our River North Office.