Accounting Manager

Schedule:

Hybrid for local employees / remote flexibility available

Compensation:
Target base salary up to $120,000 + 10% bonustarget

Benefits: 401(k) with 3% match, Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan, 4 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays

We’re partnering with a growing organization to identify an Accounting Manager who can step into a highly visible, hands-on role supporting month-end close, reporting, and a small international accounting team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is readyfortheirfirstornext

Accounting

Manager role and enjoys balancing technical accounting, process ownership, team coordination, and operational problem-solving.

This role is especially well suited for a candidate who is comfortable wearing multiple hats, working in an Excel-heavy environment, and leading from the front by preparing and reviewing work directly.

• Lead and participate in the month-endcloseprocess
• Prepare and review monthlyclosereconciliations
• Oversee revenuereconciliations and support invoice review across active customer contracts
• Support percentage-of-completion(POC) accounting for fixed-fee contracts
• Partner with project teams in quarterly reviews to assess project progress and any required accounting updates
• Support foreigncurrencytranslation and manualconsolidations
• Oversee and develop a small offshore team, including teammates in Indiaand Singapore
• Help improve delegation of AP responsibilities and create stronger close support processes
• Prepare reporting that contributes to monthlybusinessreportsfortheboard
• Perform and review cost allocations and other spreadsheet-based analyses
• Identify data discrepancies and improve reporting accuracy
• Look for opportunities to improve efficiency through AIandautomationtools

• Prior experience in accounting with readiness to operate at the Accounting Manager level
• Experience leading or supervising others, even if in a small-teamorearly-stagemanagement setting
• Strong ownership of month-endclose
• Willingness to be hands-on in the work, not just review output
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working in detailed, spreadsheet-driven reporting
• Experience with Sage Intacct is helpful
• Exposure to foreigncurrencytranslation, consolidations, and contract/revenue accounting is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving ability
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with the ability to wear multiple hats
• Interest in using AItools to improve efficiency and automate manual processes

• Experience supporting global or distributed teams
• Experience with board reporting or management reporting packages
• A data-oriented mindset with the ability to investigate and resolve inconsistencies
• Professional services experience is welcome, but not required
• CPA is not required
• Candidates in the Chicago area should expect a hybrid schedule, generally 2daysperweekinoffice
• Remote candidates can be considered, with East Coasthourspreferred
• The role includes some collaboration outside standard business hours to support global teammates:
• Morning meetings with India
• Occasional evening meetings with Singapore

This is a chance to join a team that values flexibility, practical problem-solving, and continuous improvement. The right person will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, help shape processes, and grow within a visible accounting leadership role.