Accounting Manager

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.

• 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

• 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
• Net Suite or similar cloud-based ERP software experience is a plus
• CPA license a plus