Accounting Manager

Evlo AI; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Evlo AI, a fast-growing technology company in Chicago, seeks an Accounting Manager to own the monthly close, general ledger operations, and external reporting under US GAAP and SOX.

This role leads a small accounting team, partners with FP&A and engineering on systems and automation, and serves as the primary liaison to external auditors to ensure accurate, timely financials and SEC readiness.

Formación

• 5-8 years of combined public accounting and industry experience.
• CPA license (active or in good standing).
• Hands-on experience with SOX compliance, control design, and audit coordination.
• Proficiency with an ERP (NetSuite, Workday, SAP, or similar) and advanced Excel; familiarity with close automation tools (BlackLine, FloQast).
• Experience with revenue recognition, equity/SBC accounting, and SaaS or technology business models.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a small accounting team in a fast-paced environment.
• Bonus: SEC reporting experience (10-K/10-Q), M&A/integration exposure, or NetSuite administration experience.

Responsabilidades

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, delivering accurate financial statements within a 5-business-day close timeline.
• Review complex journal entries and account reconciliations, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), and leases (ASC 842).
• Maintain and strengthen SOX internal controls, including control documentation, quarterly control testing, and remediation of deficiencies.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules for external audits, serving as primary liaison to audit firms.
• Drive ERP and close automation initiatives, partnering with systems teams on NetSuite (or similar) configurations, workflows, and reporting.
• Manage and develop a team of 2-3 staff and senior accountants, setting priorities and reviewing deliverables.
• Research and document accounting positions for new business models, contracts, and transactions, escalating policy decisions to leadership.

Conocimientos

US GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Leadership / team management

ERP systems proficiency

Excel advanced

Revenue recognition ASC 606

Equity / SBC accounting

SaaS / tech business models

Audit coordination

Close automation tools familiarity

Educación

CPA license (active)

Herramientas

NetSuite

Workday

SAP

BlackLine

FloQast

Descripción del empleo

About The Role

The Accounting Manager owns the monthly close, general ledger operations, and external reporting for a fast-growing technology company, ensuring accuracy under US GAAP and integrity of internal controls under SOX.

About The Role

The Accounting Manager owns the monthly close, general ledger operations, and external reporting for a fast-growing technology company, ensuring accuracy under US GAAP and integrity of internal controls under SOX.

This role matters because clean, timely financials are the foundation for everything from board reporting to SEC readiness. The manager leads a small accounting team, partners with FP&A and engineering on systems and automation, and serves as a key point of contact for external auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, delivering accurate financial statements within a 5-business-day close timeline
• Review complex journal entries and account reconciliations, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), and leases (ASC 842)
• Maintain and strengthen SOX internal controls, including control documentation, quarterly control testing, and remediation of deficiencies
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules for external audits, serving as primary liaison to audit firms
• Drive ERP and close automation initiatives, partnering with systems teams on NetSuite (or similar) configurations, workflows, and reporting
• Manage and develop a team of 2-3 staff and senior accountants, setting priorities and reviewing deliverables
• Research and document accounting positions for new business models, contracts, and transactions, escalating policy decisions to leadership

What We Are Looking For

• 5-8 years of combined public accounting and industry experience, with strong technical US GAAP foundation
• CPA license (active or in good standing)
• Hands-on experience with SOX compliance, control design, and audit coordination
• Proficiency with an ERP (NetSuite, Workday, SAP, or similar) and advanced Excel; familiarity with close automation tools (BlackLine, FloQast) a plus
• Experience with revenue recognition, equity/SBC accounting, and SaaS or technology business models
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a small accounting team in a fast-paced environment
• Bonus: SEC reporting experience (10-K/10-Q), M&A/integration exposure, or NetSuite administration experience