Senior Accounting Manager
CFS
Chicago, IL
Senior Accounting Manager
Salary: $140,000 – $160,000
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• High‑visibility Senior Accounting Manager role supporting US Markets technical accounting, complex transactions, and strategic initiatives
• Reports to a fantastic Director who reports to the US Controller — strong leadership, highly regarded, and great to work with
• Not a traditional close‑heavy role — deep business partnership, exposure to Corporate Development, and involvement in acquisitions
• Significant long‑term growth opportunity within a global, publicly traded data & analytics leader
• Exceptional culture
• Only 2 days in-office weekly
• Excellent benefits: robust Day‑1 medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, ESPP with 15% discount, FTO (flexible time off), and on-site gym
• Opportunity to build technical accounting mastery while influencing decisions across the business
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Accounting Manager:
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand new initiatives and evaluate accounting implications under U.S. GAAP
• Prepare technical accounting memos for new, complex, or unusual transactions, ensuring decision-makers understand implications in advance
• Monitor minority investments for cash flow, operational risk, and impairment indicators; review related entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Support statutory audit processes for foreign entities acquired by the US Markets segment, coordinating with auditors and external bookkeepers
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting on all M&A activity — coordinate acquisition/divestiture entries, review supporting schedules, and support QofE, audits, and diligence
• Assess the impact of new accounting standards and partner with operational accounting teams to implement new guidance, policies, and controls
• Oversee technical accounting areas during month-end close to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Identify opportunities to streamline technical processes through automation and technology-driven solutions
• Communicate complex accounting matters clearly to stakeholders across Finance, Corporate Development, FP&A, and business leadership
• Serve as a trusted advisor for technical questions, policy interpretation, and accounting implications of strategic business decisions
Qualifications for the Senior Accounting Manager:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA required
• 6–7+ years of progressive accounting experience (Big 4 or public accounting background strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting topics, and SEC reporting processes
• Experience supporting month-end close and earnings cycles for public companies
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accounting Manager seeking meaningful technical ownership, executive exposure, and the chance to contribute to strategic business decisions within a global, high-growth organization.
$140,000 – $160,000
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MaxSalary: USD160000
MinSalary: USD140000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.