Accounting Manager

LHH; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Upward Mobility

Broad Scope of Role

Robust Benefits

Hybrid Scheduling Flexibility

Job summary

LHH seeks an accounting leader for a rapidly growing financial services firm in Downers Grove, IL. You will direct month-end and quarter-end closes, oversee treasury activities, and partner with executive leadership to enhance reporting accuracy.

The ideal candidate has a CPA (preferred), 4+ years in public accounting or 5+ years corporate accounting with supervisory experience, strong Excel skills, and NetSuite exposure; mortgage banking/real estate finance background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• CPA designation highly preferred.
• 4+ years in public accounting or 5+ years in corporate accounting with supervisory experience.
• Excel proficiency with SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Direct the month-end close and quarter-end close processes for timely, precise reporting.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, corporate accounts, and interest rate calculations.
• Analyze corporate financial statements and collaborate across departments to resolve issues.
• Serve as primary liaison for external auditors and corporate tax consultants.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Downers Grove, IL | Onsite-to-Hybrid Arrangement (3 days hybrid over time)

Financial Services Firm | Rapidly Growing, Commercial Asset Management, Investment Lending

Position Overview

A rapidly growing financial services firm specializing in commercial asset management and investment lending is expanding its leadership team. Operating as a critical subsidiary of a major, multi-billion-dollar publicly traded real estate investment trust, the company manages its own formidable breadth of net assets. They are seeking an ambitious accounting professional ready to lead high-impact financial operations, collaborate directly with executive leadership, and drive financial reporting excellence during a phase of robust organizational growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Direct the month-end close and quarter-end close processes to ensure precise, timely financial reporting.
• Treasury & Reconciliation: Oversee bank reconciliations, corporate account management, and complex interest rate calculations.
• Analysis & Operations: Analyze corporate financial statements and partner across multiple operational departments to resolve accounting challenges.
• Compliance & Advisory: Serve as the primary internal contact for external auditors and corporate tax consultants.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• Credentials: CPA designation is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years in public accounting or 5+ years in a corporate accounting role with proven supervisory or management experience.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, specifically utilizing SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables.
• Systems: Prior hands-on experience utilizing NetSuite is a strong plus.
• Industry Background: Previous experience within mortgage banking, lending, or real estate finance is highly advantageous.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional communication skills coupled with strong initiative and a problem-solving mindset.

Why Join This Team: Benefits, Compensation, and Perks

• Upward Mobility: Clear, defined pathways to promotion as the organization scales.
• Broad Scope: High-visibility role offering the opportunity to spearhead ad-hoc projects, influence operational strategy, and wear multiple professional hats.
• Robust Benefits: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, comprehensive health coverage, and a company-matching 401(k) program.
• Hybrid Scheduling Flexibility: Earn 3 days hybrid and scheduling flexibilities over time.

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