Accounting Manager Chicago, IL

Senior Accounting Manager

The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $140,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.

This 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.

• Design, document, and implement scalable accounting workflows across multiple subsidiaries

• Create standardized procedures for accounts receivable, accounts payable, 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