Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager - Lease & Fixed Assets

Chicago, IL | Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home

We’re looking for a CPA with a strong technical accounting foundation who can bridge project and asset accounting, financial reporting, data analytics, and process improvement. This person will lead a team, partner with Finance, Operations, IT, and executive leadership, and play a key role in strengthening the company’s accounting infrastructure as it prepares to go public.

This isn't simply a project accounting or fixed asset leadership position. You'll have the opportunity to help build the accounting infrastructure of a company preparing to enter the public markets, while also leading data-driven finance transformation.

You'll have visibility with senior leadership, ownership over critical accounting areas, and the ability to make a measurable impact on how the finance organization operates and scales.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project accounting across CapEx and OpEx, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee fixed and intangible assets, including capitalization, depreciation, impairment, and disposals.
• Own lease accounting under ASC 842.
• Partner with Project Management and Finance to strengthen CapEx tracking, controls, and reporting.
• Support accounts receivable analysis and allowance assessments.
• Play a key role in IPO readiness and the continued evolution of the company's accounting infrastructure.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and corporate policies.
• Strengthen internal controls and support both internal and external audits.
• Oversee financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Use tools such as Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, and Python to automate reporting and turn financial data into actionable insights.
• Improve data governance, system integration, and reporting accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve the scalability of the finance function.
• Support accounting system implementations and other finance transformation initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, IT, and executive leadership to improve reporting and decision-making.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor on project, asset, and financial reporting matters.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA required
• 7+ years of relevant accounting or financial reporting experience
• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Strong background in project accounting, fixed assets, lease accounting, or corporate financial reporting
• Experience with a public company or IPO environment strongly preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, ASC 842, CapEx, fixed assets, and internal controls
• Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Python, Power Query, or similar analytics/automation tools
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, improve processes, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment