Accounting Manager

Lead the timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities Review and approve journal entries and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP Oversee reconciliation of general ledger accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies as needed Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls to support accurate financial reporting and compliance Partner with external auditors during the annual audit and coordinate required tax filings at the federal, state, and local levels Manage fixed asset records and depreciation schedules for both financial reporting and tax purposes Prepare internal financial reporting packages, including budget-to-actual variance analysis, to support operational and leadership decision making Assist with consolidated financial reporting and supporting schedules across multiple entities or business units Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and help transition workflows to more efficient systems and financial tools Provide leadership to the accounting team by setting priorities, offering guidance and feedback, and supporting cross-training to strengthen team capabilities What we’re looking for Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role Experience working with ERP systems, financial platforms, or system implementation initiatives Working knowledge of tax compliance such as sales and use tax and exposure to international tax frameworks is helpful Experience identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing more efficient workflows Ability to operate in a growing organization with a hands‑on, solutions‑oriented approach Strong ability to collaborate across departments and communicate with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders Nice to have CPA or other relevant professional certification Experience in high-growth, technology-enabled, or platform-based business environments Compensation Pay: $115,000 -$140,000 Benefits & 401k: Offered PTO: Unlimited Medical and Dental offered Location & schedule 4 days onsite in Chicago, IL (Fulton Market) #J-18808-Ljbffr