Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Palos Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager – Corporate Accounting in Palos Heights. This hybrid role oversees the Corporate Accounting team and shared services, with wide collaboration across departments. Salary ranges from $130,000 to $140,000 with bonus potential.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting, CPA preferred, strong US GAAP expertise, and SOX familiarity. You will drive process improvements and manage month-end closes for multiple entities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience with a demonstrated track record of managing teams.
• Strong foundation in accounting with a bachelor’s degree and CPA certification preferred.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, analysis and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Corporate Accounting team, including two Senior Accountants and 10+ staff in the shared services accounting team.
• Oversee month-end closing for the Corporate office and domestic holding companies, including intercompany allocations and pension-related activities.
• Review and approve journal entries and GL reconciliations prepared by teams; implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Oracle

OneStream

Job description

Accounting Manager – Corporate Accounting

Palos Heights (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $130,000 – $140,000 (Plus Bonus Potential)

Our client is looking for a dynamic Manager – Corporate Accounting to join their team. This position offers great visibility within the organization and the opportunity to make a significant impact across global business units.

As a Manager – Corporate Accounting, you’ll oversee a team of Senior Accountants and a shared services team while collaborating with other departments like SEC Reporting & Global Consolidations, Financial Systems & Transformation, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, IT/Digital, Legal, and Human Resources. You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and process optimization within the accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Corporate Accounting team, including two Senior Accountants and 10+ staff in the shared services accounting team.
• Oversee the month-end closing for the Corporate office and domestic holding companies, managing functions such as insurance, debt, pension, fixed assets, legal reserves, cash, payroll, and intercompany allocations.
• Review and approve journal entries and general ledger reconciliations prepared by Senior Accountants and shared services teams.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance processes and leverage the shared services model.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, including quarterly financial results and key fluctuations.
• Collaborate on pension reporting and accounting, working with third-party actuaries on impact to consolidated financials.
• Interface with auditors during reviews and audits, ensuring internal controls and compliance are met.
• Support cross-functional projects and ad-hoc requests from various departments.

Qualifications for the Accounting Manager:

• 7+ years of accounting experience with a demonstrated track record of managing teams.
• A strong foundation in accounting with an undergraduate degree and CPA certification preferred.
• Previous experience in large public accounting firms is highly desirable.
• In-depth understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, analysis, and SOX compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills to work effectively with senior management.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving.
• Experience working with or managing shared service teams is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word. Familiarity with Oracle and OneStream is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a key part of the finance function while contributing to strategic initiatives across the business.