Accounting Manager

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well.

Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Open opportunity for an Accounting Manager within the Global Transaction and Acquisition Accounting team of the US Accounting Center of Excellence based in Rolling Meadows, IL. The Manager will be responsible for accounting coordination and oversight of all global transactions and acquisitions to ensure that results are properly controlled and in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

The Manager will be part of the US Accounting Center of Excellence and will report directly to the Assistant Corporate Controller.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and review the work of a two-member team to complete all month-end close responsibilities and deliverables
• Partner with stakeholders across our global Corporate structure (Tax, Treasury, Finance, Legal, etc.) to understand and account for complex, multi-step transactions
• Oversee the global legal entity rationalization program, identifying entities to eliminate and executing on wind-down accounting
• Assist to review acquisition accounting entries for stock and asset purchases
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate cross-functionally to meet strict project execution deadlines
• Resolve complex finance and accounting problems and ease workloads during periods of peak volume.
• Investigate and resolve data quality issues and reporting discrepancies
• Provide support for internal and external audits including control walkthroughs, documentation support and inquiry response

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience required.
• Requires broad general accounting knowledge, including FASB and GAAP regulations.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of the insurance brokerage business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum 6 years related experience
• Excellent verbal, written, computer, financial data, internal consulting, and customer-focused communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to follow through on multiple tasks and priorities
• Good working knowledge of accounting standards, account reconciliations, and month end close experience
• Proficient with Microsoft suite of products;
  Advanced level skills in Excel
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently with precise detail and follow-up reporting
• Experience with M&A and cross-border transactions
• Public company audit or accounting experience
• Prior experience managing teams / personnel

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which…