Accounting Manager

About the position: 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 week Essential Functions: Accounting & Financial Operations (30%) Own the month-end close process end to end, ensuring accurate and timely financial records Own and run core financial operations - accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, and bank reconciliations Manage specialized payment runs, including weekly preceptor and physician stipend payments, affiliate and commission payments, and expense reimbursements Maintain cash position visibility and support liquidity and cash flow forecasting Support the acquisition integration of PreceptorLink as we move from Quickbooks to Xero Reporting & Analysis (30%) Own monthly board reporting, including the financial package, key metrics, and supporting commentary Own external lender reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles, including covenant compliance calculations and supporting schedules Deliver the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycle end to end - accurate, on time, and decision-ready Own the external audit and the preparation of the year-end financial statements, partnering with auditors from readiness through sign-off Build reporting that scales - repeatable, well-documented, and resilient as the business grows Controls, Data Integrity & AI-Enabled Processes (30%) Design and maintain sufficient internal controls, including segregation of duties and review and approval workflows Safeguard data integrity, accuracy, and completeness across financial systems and reporting Leverage AI tools (including Claude) and data to streamline processes, drive efficiency, and strengthen controls Build 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 scale Identify manual, error-prone, or slow processes and redesign them for speed and reliability Build the control and data foundation that stands up to audit and investor scrutiny Finance Business Partnering (10%) Serve as the go-to finance person and first point of contact for operational teams on day-to-day financial operations Develop strong working relationships with operational leaders to embed finance in day-to-day operations Support operational teams on invoicing, host payments, vendor set up, expense reimbursements and process questions, and help resolve issues quickly Skills/Education/Experience: Required Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field Four to seven years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including ownership of month-end close and financial reporting Experience owning or supporting an external audit and preparing year-end financial statements Demonstrated experience preparing reporting for senior stakeholders - board, lenders, investors, or executive leadership Strong grasp of GAAP and financial controls Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups) and ability to handle large datasets Experience 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 solutions Excellent communication skills - proactive, clear, and confident with both finance and non-finance colleagues, and quick to raise issues early Comfort with modern tools and a genuine interest in using AI and automation to work smarter Strongly Preferred Active CPA (or equivalent qualification) Audit background - Big 4, national, or regional public accounting experience, with the instinct to question, document, and validate Experience in a high-growth, startup, or PE-backed environment Nice to Have Cash flow forecasting experience Healthcare or multi-entity experience Exposure to M&A accounting and integration Experience with covenant compliance and lender reporting What You Gain: $110,000 to $120,000 base salary annually, plus eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus Comprehensive Benefits Program: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Tax Exempt Student Loan Repayment,and Commuter Benefits A mission-driven work environment committed to a spirit of support, growth, and achievement Performance-based career growth opportunities A front-row seat for the exponential growth of a booming education tech company Work/life balance Equal Opportunity Employer AtAMOpportunities 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr