Accounting Manager
Location: Hybrid (Chicago, IL area) | In-office 1 day per week
$120,000-$130,000 + bonus
About the Accounting Manager Opportunity: Join a fast-growing organization in the professional services space. This is an opportunity to take ownership of accountingactivities across multiple entities while working in a collaborative, technology-forward environment that values process improvement, efficiency, and career growth. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Manager will oversee the month-end close process for a portfolio of entities and partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Why You'll Love This Accounting Manager Role
- Significant growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization
- Opportunity to influence processes and make a visible impact
- Technology-focused culture that embraces automation, AI, and system improvements
- Exposure to multiple entities and a dynamic business environment
- Collaborative team with accessible leadership
- Hybrid work schedule with only one in-office day per week
- Competitive benefits package including:
- 4% 401(k) match
- Generous PTO program
- Blue Cross Blue Shield healthcare coverage
- Laid-back culture with highly capable and genuine teammates
Key Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager
- Manage the monthly financial close process for a portfolio of 6-8 entities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial data prepared by an offshore bookkeeping resource
- Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and ensure balance sheet integrity
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements and related reporting packages
- Coordinate with operational and finance partners to gather information, resolve issues, and meet reporting deadlines
- Support the integration and onboarding of newly acquired business entities as needed
- Drive process improvements, standardization efforts, and system optimization initiatives
- Assist with audit requests and maintain supporting documentation for key accounting activities
Qualifications of the Accounting Manager
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience with full month-end close process in a multi-entity environment
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- CPA or CPA-track candidate preferred