Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth and development opportunities

Collaborative leadership team

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager in Chicago to oversee key accounting functions including Month-End Close, Financial Reporting, and Audits. This role reports to the CFO and collaborates with senior leadership.

Join a mission-driven organization that values collaborative leadership and offers professional growth opportunities in healthcare financial operations and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred; CPA or MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee AR/AP, payroll, and daily financial operations.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate external audits, including annual financial statement audits and grant audits.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide financial analysis and maintain strong internal controls.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Accounts Receivable/Payable

Payroll

Audits

Leadership

Education

BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Accounting Manager

Our client, a well-established healthcare organization, is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee key accounting functions including Month‑End Close, Financial Reporting, Audits, Accounts Receivable/Payable, and Payroll. This role reports directly to the CFO and collaborates closely with the VP of Finance and other senior leaders.

Why Work Here

• Opportunity to work with a mission‑driven organization that positively impacts the community
• Collaborative leadership team and supportive work environment
• Exposure to complex healthcare financial operations and compliance
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Strong organizational stability with over 100 years of service

Key Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager

• Lead the monthly financial close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Oversee AR/AP, payroll, and daily financial operations
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, internal policies, and procedures
• Coordinate external audits, including annual financial statement audits and grant audits
• Partner with senior leadership to provide financial analysis and maintain strong internal controls

Qualifications Preferred for the Accounting Manager

• Education: BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership
• Preferred: Healthcare industry experience; CPA or MBA (not required but a plus)