Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager

Location:

Chicago, IL, US

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring high–quality, IFRS–compliant financials
• Own cash management, including invoicing, AR/AP, liquidity monitoring, and cash–related reporting
• Review and approve financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and key accounting estimates
• Serve as the primary accounting lead for external audits, including planning and readiness, execution, and issue resolution
• Perform and review intercompany and intracompany consolidation accounting, including reconciliations and eliminations
• Oversee expense reimbursement and T&E processing, ensuring compliance with company policy and timely delivery
• Partner with FP&A, Procurement and Executive leadership on reporting, analysis, and ad‑hoc requests
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including functional ownership
• Strong understanding of IFRS
• Experience in multi‑entity and intercompany accounting environments
• Proven experience leading audits and working directly with external auditors
• Proficiency with accounting systems including Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

• CPA or CPA‑eligible
• Self‑starter mentality and strong drive for impact
• Strong accountability, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Experience in a high‑growth, PE‑backed, or technology‑enabled organization
• Strong time management and prioritization skills

Our client is harnessing intelligence to propel pet health towards a brighter, smarter, more connected future.

• Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Company paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Personal paid time off
• Paid holidays and company‑wide wellness day off
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Pet friendly office environment
• Commuter benefits
• Group pet insurance
• On‑the‑job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)