Accounting Manager

Hirewell; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirewell is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their finance team in Chicago. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work closely with the CFO and Controller while overseeing accounting operations and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will be a CPA with 5+ years in financial services, providing broad ownership and visibility within a stable firm.

A competitive salary of up to $140K plus bonuses is available, highlighting long-term growth in a specialized organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience within financial services.
• Experience with financial reporting and close processes.
• Familiarity with net capital calculations and FOCUS reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare FOCUS reports and support daily net capital monitoring.
• Oversee daily cash and treasury operations.

Skills

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel skills

General ledger management

Regulatory accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting systems

Job description

Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL (Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite)

A well-established, privately held specialty financial services firm is looking for an Accounting Manager to join its finance team. This role spans accounting operations, regulatory compliance, and treasury, with direct partnership alongside the CFO and Controller. It is a strong fit for a CPA with a financial services background who wants broad ownership and visibility into the business.

Highlight

• sBase salary up to $140K plus bonu
• sHybrid schedule, 3 days onsite in Chicag
• oDirect partnership with CFO and Controlle
• rBroad scope spanning regulatory reporting, treasury, fund accounting, and clos
• eHigh visibility role within a stable, privately held fir
• mLong-term growth opportunity in a specialized organizatio

Responsibiliti

• esSupport monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes including general ledger management and reconciliatio
• nsPrepare FOCUS reports, net capital calculations, and support daily net capital monitoring and filin
• gsOversee daily cash and treasury operations, ensuring accurate banking and clearing transactio
• nsSupport accounting for proprietary investments and private funds, including financial statements and management fee calculatio
• nsAssist with budgeting, financial planning, fixed assets, leases, and consolidatio
• nsCoordinate audits, tax compliance, and investor reporti
• ngAct as a financial liaison to internal business units and support ad hoc analys

Requireme

• ntsBachelor's degree in accounting; CPA requi
• red5+ years of accounting experience within financial servi
• cesExperience with financial reporting, close processes, general ledger, and regulatory account
• ingFamiliarity with net capital calculations, FOCUS reporting, or broker-dealer accounting is a p
• lusAdvanced Excel skills; ERP and accounting systems experience a p