Accounting Manager

Posted 3 days ago

brilliantOak Park (IL)

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About the role

Our client is a large, nationally recognized professional membership organization supporting more than 1.5 million members across the U.S. The organization operates across multiple entities, including both not-for-profit and for-profit subsidiaries. As the finance function continues to evolve, the organization is bringing key accounting responsibilities back in-house and is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to help strengthen financial reporting, controls, processes, and systems.
About the Role: The Accounting Manager will join a seven-person accounting and finance team and oversee accounting activities across multiple entities. This role is ideal for a CPA with a strong technical accounting foundation, ideally combining public accounting and corporate accounting experience. Key areas of responsibility include financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger oversight, reconciliations, audit coordination, internal controls, team leadership, and support of the organization's Net Suite implementation.
Key Responsibilities: Lead month-end and year-end close activities. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations. Coordinate external audits and serve as a key contact for auditors. Support accounting for investment activities, including private equity and venture debt. Help transition accounting processes back in-house. Play a leadership role in the ongoing Net Suite implementation. Develop and improve internal controls, accounting procedures, and workflows. Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation. Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff. Partner with FP&A and other departments on financial analysis and special projects.
Qualifications: Active CPA license required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience. Strong U.S. GAAP and financial reporting knowledge. Experience with month-end close and external audits. Supervisory or management experience preferred. Public accounting + corporate/private industry experience strongly preferred. Big Four, national, or large regional public accounting experience is a plus. Multi-entity accounting experience preferred. Net Suite experience strongly preferred. ERP implementation experience is a plus. Advanced Excel skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

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