Accounting Manager

CV Resources; Winnetka (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Resources is partnering with a non-profit organization in search of an Accounting Manager to join their team. The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.

This hands-on leader role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset. The Accounting Manager will manage the monthly and year-end close processes, oversee the general

Qualifications

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience managing month-end close, audits, and accounting operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to design and strengthen internal controls and process improvements.
• Strong communication and collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial results.
• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff; assign work and review output.
• Review complex reconciliations and provide guidance on accounting treatment.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and disclosures for the Foundation.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Oversee Foundation accounting, including routine transactions, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance support.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Internal controls

Audits experience

Communication

Leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

CV Resources is partnering with a non-profit organization in search for an Accounting Manager to join their team.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role leads key close activities, maintains strong internal controls, supports audits, and partners across the business to improve financial processes and compliance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the monthly and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial results.
• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff; assign work, review output, and support professional growth.
• Review complex reconciliations, resolve accounting discrepancies, and provide guidance on transaction coding and accounting treatment.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules including financial statements and disclosures for the Foundation.
• Assist with the generation of information for outside accounting firm in preparation of the annual 990-T return for the Foundation.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee Foundation accounting, including routine transactions, reconciliations, reporting, and related compliance support.
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience managing month-end close, audits, and accounting operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.