Accounting Manager

Gallagher; Chicago (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Gallagher Bassett, part of Gallagher, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead a team of accountants and support roles in the Chicago area. The role focuses on policy development, complex financial problem solving, and ensuring accurate financial reporting within a large insurance brokerage context.

The position requires a broad accounting background, 7 years of experience, and proficiency in Excel and Word, with a master’s or CPA preferred for advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience required.
• Broad general accounting knowledge, including FASB and GAAP regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of the insurance brokerage business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manages team of accountants and other accounting support roles.
• With more senior staff, develops and implements policies and procedures.
• Anticipates and provides solutions to the most complex finance and accounting problems.
• Broad understanding of technology's strategic role and impact.
• Manages variety of ongoing accounting functions which may include day-to-day activities as well as more specialized accounting activities within corporate accounting department, a profit center or business unit.
• Prepares profit & loss balance sheet accounts as well as group consolidations.
• Manages accounting staff, providing direction, setting goals and ensuring that overall department goals are attained.
• May perform a variety of accounting activities related to financial reporting, and recoding of accounting transactions.
• Provides and interprets data from accounting records as required from management.
• Coordinates accounting services and integrates with operating needs.
• Oversees the management of functions such as property records, general ledger and general accounting services.
• May also be responsible for reconciliation of intercompany accounts, managing and controlling the fixed asset register, capital expenditure controls & reporting, statutory accounts production, corporate tax computation and/or cost center reporting and analysis.

Skills

Excel

Word

GAAP

FASB

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree/CPA preferred

Job description

Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Finance

59243

$65,500 - $127,500

Partially Scheduled in the Office

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it's our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people's lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership, and that's exactly what you'll find here. We're a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers - people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you'll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence.

How you'll make an impact

We are hiring for an Accounting Manager for our Gallagher Bassett Team!

• Manages team of accountants and other accounting support roles.
• With more senior staff, develops and implements policies and procedures.
• Anticipates and provides solutions to the most complex finance and accounting problems.
• Broad understanding of technology's strategic role and impact.
• Manages variety of ongoing accounting functions which may include day-to-day activities as well as more specialized accounting activities within corporate accounting department, a profit center or business unit.
• Prepares profit & loss balance sheet accounts as well as group consolidations.
• Manages accounting staff, providing direction, setting goals and ensuring that overall department goals are attained.
• May perform a variety of accounting activities related to financial reporting, and recoding of accounting transactions.
• Provides and interprets data from accounting records as required from management.
• Coordinates accounting services and integrates with operating needs.
• Oversees the management of functions such as property records, general ledger and general accounting services.
• May also be responsible for reconciliation of intercompany accounts, managing and controlling the fixed asset register, capital expenditure controls & reporting, statutory accounts production, corporate tax computation and/or cost center reporting and analysis.

About You

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience required.
• Requires broad general accounting knowledge, including FASB and GAAP regulations.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of the insurance brokerage business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred:

• Master's degree and public accounting experience or CPA preferred.

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

Why Work Here

The Gallagher Way - the expectation of how business is conducted at Gallagher is just as relevant and meaningful today as it was 40 years ago.

The global workforce - regardless of how tenured the employee is at Gallagher - has a shared understanding of how it conducts business and treats colleagues.

It is a force that unites colleagues and lays out the expectations of oneself and of each other.

Growth for the Go-Getter

Gallagher is not for the wallflower. It's for those who advocate for themselves and others, seize an opportunity, have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and develop a strong case for new ideas.

This drive is what makes Gallagher what it is and has fueled its exponential growth.

Navigating the Future Together

Gallagher thrives at the crossroads of adaptability and accessibility, fostering a vibrant workspace where ingenuity meets guidance.

Our leaders are not distant figures but active mentors, who are as engaged as they are visionary ingrained in the journey of growth and stability.

They are not just guiding forces but accessible partners in crafting a future of change where potential meets opportunity.