Accounting Manager

Evlo AI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Evlo AI is seeking an Accounting Manager to own monthly close, technical accounting, and internal controls for a fast-growing technology company. You will ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, maintain SOX frameworks, and apply ASC 606/842 across the business.

You will partner with FP&A, legal, and engineering to ensure audit-ready processes and timely financials, while leading a small team and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of combined public accounting and industry experience, including Big 4 or national firm audit background.
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX 404 controls in a technology or SaaS environment.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP, plus close automation tools (BlackLine, FloQast, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close process, delivering accurate financial statements within a 5-business-day close.
• Prepare and review complex account reconciliations, journal entries, and flux analyses across revenue, accruals, and intercompany.
• Maintain and test SOX 404 internal controls, coordinating control documentation and remediation with external auditors.
• Apply US GAAP to technical accounting matters including ASC 606 revenue recognition, stock-based compensation (ASC 718), and business combinations.
• Manage and develop a team of 2-4 senior accountants, setting close calendars, reviewing work, and driving process improvements.
• Partner with FP&A and business leaders to support forecasting, variance analysis, and ad hoc reporting in NetSuite and Adaptive/Anaplan.
• Drive automation of close and reconciliation workflows using tools like BlackLine, FloQast, or SQL-based reporting.

Skills

Public accounting

Internal controls

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Close process

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Master's in Accounting (plus)

CPA (active/in good standing)

Tools

NetSuite

Adaptive/Anaplan

BlackLine

FloQast

SQL

Job description

About The Role

The role owns the monthly close, technical accounting, and internal controls for a fast-growing technology company. This means running GAAP-compliant financial reporting, maintaining SOX control frameworks, and ensuring ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting are applied correctly across the business.

The role owns the monthly close, technical accounting, and internal controls for a fast-growing technology company. This means running GAAP-compliant financial reporting, maintaining SOX control frameworks, and ensuring ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting are applied correctly across the business.

This role matters because clean, timely financials and audit‑ready controls are the foundation for board reporting, SEC readiness, and investor confidence. The Accounting Manager partners with FP&A, legal, and engineering to make sure complex transactions are accounted for correctly the first time.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the month‑end and year‑end close process, delivering accurate financial statements within a 5‑business‑day close
• Prepare and review complex account reconciliations, journal entries, and flux analyses across revenue, accruals, and intercompany
• Maintain and test SOX 404 internal controls, coordinating control documentation and remediation with external auditors
• Apply US GAAP to technical accounting matters including ASC 606 revenue recognition, stock‑based compensation (ASC 718), and business combinations
• Manage and develop a team of 2-4 senior accountants, setting close calendars, reviewing work, and driving process improvements
• Partner with FP&A and business leaders to support forecasting, variance analysis, and ad hoc reporting in NetSuite and Adaptive/Anaplan
• Drive automation of close and reconciliation workflows using tools like BlackLine, FloQast, or SQL-based reporting

What We Are Looking For

• 5-8 years of combined public accounting and industry experience, including Big 4 or national firm audit background
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX 404 controls in a technology or SaaS environment
• Hands‑on experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP, plus close automation tools (BlackLine, FloQast, or similar)
• CPA (active or in good standing) preferred
• Proven track record of improving close timelines and control maturity with measurable results
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's in Accounting a plus
• Bonus: Experience preparing for an IPO or supporting S-1 readiness, SaaS metrics reporting (ARR, Rule of 40), or familiarity with data tools like SQL or Alteryx