Accounting Manager

Chicago Fire Football Club Accounting Manager

The Chicago Fire Football Club (Chicago Fire FC) is an American professional soccer club that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top U.S. domestic league. Founded on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Club began play in 1998 as one of the League's first expansion franchises. The Fire have won six major domestic titles, including the 1998 MLS Cup; the 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups; as well as the 2003 MLS Supporters' Shield. The Club recently announced plans to build a $750M+ privately financed downtown stadium in Chicago in 2028. The stadium will anchor Chicago's newest neighborhood, the 78, a 62-acre development and entertainment district located along the Chicago River just south of Roosevelt Road. Additionally, the Club recently opened the state-of-the-art $100M Endeavor Health Performance Center in March 2025 that has set the standard for North American training facilities. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an audacious and ambitious vision that will transform the brand and the company in the coming years. At Chicago Fire FC, we're on a mission to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago by delivering excellence on and off the pitch to ensure a world-class experience.

Position Overview:

The Accounting Manager will be a key member of the Finance and Accounting team and be responsible for the execution of the accounting functions and operations for Chicago Fire Football Holdings, LLC, its various subsidiaries and related not-for-profit entities. They will take the lead in review and close procedures for monthly and annual closes, oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and be heavily involved in annual audits and tax preparation. This role will report directly to the Controller and be responsible for managing a Staff Accountant. The right candidate is personable, diligent, and effective at finding solutions and is an outstanding communicator.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the month end close process by efficiently assigning and reviewing work and providing hands on preparation/review of the financial statement consolidation
• Responsible for the scheduling and supervision of day-to-day duties of a staff accountant, as well as assessing and conducting annual performance reviews, quarterly performance check-ins and providing coaching and mentoring to accounting staff as needed
• Ensures proper revenue and expense recognition
• Responsible for the review and approval of adjusting and general journal entries before posting to the general and subsidiary ledger accounts
• Responsible for the analysis of balance sheet accounts and related account reconciliations
• Work with accounting staff and department stakeholders to manage open accruals
• Maintain and monitor policies and procedures for accounting and finance functions to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations
• Evaluate, identify, and improve areas of potential exposure and internal control weakness
• Proficient in accounting and finance research; providing updates and recommendations on necessary treatment and reporting changes as rules and regulations change
• Support the annual audit process and assist with tax preparation activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion
• This role requires being on-site 4-5 days per week
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance or relevant experience
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior managerial or staff oversight experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, specific to Excel and Outlook
• Very strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain interdepartmental relationships
• High level of initiative with ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage projects
• Experience with financial statement consolidations and not-for-profit accounting is preferred, but not required
• NetSuite or similar cloud-based ERP software experience is a plus
• CPA license a plus

Compensation:

• This role offers a salary range of $75,000-$85,000
• The final salary is determined by carefully considering the applicant's background, experience, and qualifications. Base pay may vary significantly based on geographic location, job-specific knowledge, skills, and overall experience. This role is classified as Full-time, exempt
• This role is bonus eligible based on club wide goals
• Additional benefits & perks:

Please Note:

• Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we'd like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
• CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
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