Accounting Manager

NOBEL Women; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SCP Post Acute Services, LLC (Pinnacle Care Providers & Preferred Podiatry Group) is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations and monthly close in a hybrid schedule in Chicago, IL. The role reports to senior leadership and PE sponsor.

Responsibilities include consolidations, financial reporting, variance analysis, and maintaining internal controls across multiple entities. CPA preferred; strong Excel and ERP skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation (CPA) is preferred or required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close processes and consolidated reporting for multiple entities.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and sponsor information requests.
• Oversee general ledger administration and intercompany eliminations.
• Partner with Accounts Payable & Payroll to record accruals and taxes.
• Provide variance analysis and reporting to leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Multi-entity consolidations

Month-end close

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

Sage Intacct

Ramp AP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

SCP Post Acute Services, LLC (Pinnacle Care Providers & Preferred Podiatry Group) is hiring an Accounting Manager to join their team. This will be a full-time opportunity with a hybrid schedule in Chicago, IL.

Overview:

The Accounting Manager owns core accounting operations for the Company, including monthly close, financial reporting, and reconciliations on a timely basis in accordance with GAAP and Company policies and procedures. This individual strengthens financial processes and controls, performs financial analysis to inform organizational decisions, and delivers reliable, timely information to the SVP, Finance, other leadership team members, and PE sponsor.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review the daily, monthly, and annual accounting activities, including journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring all expenses, revenues, assets, and liabilities are recorded in a timely and accurate manner, and in accordance with applicable GAAP.
• Prepare and review the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across all entities, including consolidation and intercompany eliminations.
• Prepare and review consolidated and entity-level financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Perform the role of primary administrator and subject matter expert of the general ledger system.
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for multiple department heads and staff which involves (i) providing and analyzing key financial information, (ii) evaluating and presenting financial impacts of department activities and (iii) serving as the main resource for general questions related to accounting, general ledger coding and financial reporting.
• Perform monthly variance analysis on financial results compared to budgeted and historical data. Clearly document results of variance analysis to support monthly financial statement review of actuals.
• Escalate accounting and budget issues to leadership, as deemed necessary, and support resolution of issues raised.
• Partner with Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist to record accruals, payroll and associated taxes timely and accurately.
• Partner with the Revenue Cycle/Billing department to ensure clinical service revenue, payer reimbursement, and related reserves are properly and timely reflected in the financials.
• Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis, including facility/visit-level and payer-mix performance metrics.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls appropriate for a multi-entity, PE-backed organization.
• Coordinate external financial audits, tax return filings, and lender or sponsor information requests.
• Lead accounting integration work to support future add-on acquisitions.
• Demonstrate dedication to the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Certified Public Accountant
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, multi-entity consolidations, and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with ERP/accounting platforms
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; comfortable operating with limited process documentation in a scaling environment
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, dependability, and consistency
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills, as well as database familiarity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience supporting physician practice, ambulatory care, dental, behavioral health, or other healthcare service organizations.
• A combination of public accounting experience and 1 or more years in a corporate accounting position (after public accounting), ideally in a manager role
• Experience with accounting process documentation and evaluation of internal controls
• Experience with Sage Intacct ERP
• Experience with Ramp AP systems
• ERP system implementation experience