Accounting Manager/Accounting Process Architect
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
Stairway Ventures
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are a rapidly growing, private-equity‑backed holding company operating multiple companies across manufacturing, distribution, , healthcare, and technology. Our business requires disciplined financial controls, scalable accounting processes, and accurate reporting across several entities. We are seeking a highly skilled accounting professional with CPA-level expertise who can build, optimize, and manage our accounting infrastructure as we scale.
Role OverviewThis role is ideal for someone who not only understands accounting at a deep technical level, but also enjoys building processes, implementing structure, designing workflows, and improving financial operations.
You will be responsible for:
- Designing and standardizing accounting processes
- Creating month-end close frameworks
- Supporting multi-entity consolidation
- Partnering with leadership to improve financial visibility and performance
This is a hands‑on builder role, not a routine accountant position.
Key Responsibilities- Design, document, and implement scalable accounting workflows across multiple subsidiaries
- Create standardized procedures for A/R, A/P, invoicing, inventory, cost accounting, payroll, and treasury
- Build month‑end and year‑end close processes (calendar, checklists, responsibilities, deadlines)
- Establish internal controls aligned with PE‑backed operational best practices
- Develop audit‑ready accounting documentation and reconciliations
- Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and management reports
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP across all entities
- Assist CEO/CFO with forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling
- Support intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidation reporting
- Oversee accruals, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules
- Evaluate and improve our current accounting systems (Quick Books Enterprise / Net Suite etc.)
- Build automated workflows that reduce manual errors and increase visibility
- Implement tools for inventory management, COGS reporting, and cash tracking
- Work with operations to ensure data accuracy (warehouse, manufacturing, e‑commerce)
- Maintain rolling cash flow forecasts and cash conversion tracking
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and merchant processing
- Create processes for purchase orders, approvals, and spend control
- Prepare schedules and documentation for annual reviews/tax filings
- Liaise with external CPAs, auditors, lenders, and PE partners
- Ensure compliance with sales tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory obligations
- Partner with operations, supply chain, sales, and finance
- Translate accounting needs into operational process changes
- Communicate clearly and professionally with executives
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QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA
- 5‑10+ years of accounting experience (public + industry mix ideal)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, multi‑entity accounting, and consolidations
- Experience building accounting processes, SOPs, and controls
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑growth, multi‑entity environment
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, e‑commerce, or PE‑backed companies
- Knowledge of cost accounting, inventory systems, and multi‑location operations
- Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivots, reconciliations, analysis)
- Ability to manage projects and lead initiatives independently
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What We Offer- Competitive salary + performance incentives
- Equity incentive plan available for high‑performing team members
- Opportunity to strengthen and improve current accounting functions
- Work directly with senior leadership in a high‑growth environment
- PE‑backed exposure and career advancement
- A chance to make immediate, high‑impact improvements to financial operations
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