Corporate Accounting Manager

Corporate Accounting Manager | Hybrid - Chicago | $130,000 to $150,000 + Bonus & Benefits

This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements. The position blends hands‑on technical accounting with team leadership, process improvement, and cross‑functional partnership in a complex, multi‑entity environment.

• Lead monthly close and consolidated financial reporting for domestic and international entities in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee core accounting functions including AP, fixed assets, cash, leases, payroll, and revenue recognition.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis, communicating insights to leadership.
• Support external reporting requirements, including quarterly filings and earnings related deliverables.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and SOX compliance.
• Leverage close, consolidation, and reconciliation tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Lead and develop an accounting team, ensuring timely execution of close and payables operations.
• Serve as primary liaison for external audits and partner with internal audit on compliance initiatives.
• Oversee indirect tax compliance and support income tax reporting.
• Partner cross‑functionally on strategic initiatives, process improvements, and ad‑hoc analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; CPA required, MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of combined public accounting and industry experience, with at least 3 years in a people leadership role.
• Strong experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; exposure to consolidation and close management tools preferred.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and consolidated reporting; international accounting exposure a plus.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented leader with strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated integrity, ownership mindset, and collaborative approach.

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