Accounting Manager: Lead Close, Controls & Team Growth

RDTX Transportation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Echo Global Logistics is seeking an Accounting Manager to support the corporate accounting team in Chicago. You will manage the month-end close, oversee senior and staff accountants, and strengthen internal controls as the company grows.

Reporting to the Director, this hands-on leadership role requires technical accounting depth with strong people management and the ability to drive improvements in a high-visibility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• 5-7+ years progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and full-cycle close process.
• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close and ensure timely, accurate financial recording.
• Review subsidiary results and post data to the general ledger.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals per GAAP.
• Develop and enforce internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate annual external audits and liaise with auditors.
• Drive process improvements and automation across accounting operations.
• Manage treasury processes and cash forecasting.
• Lead and mentor a team of accountants to high performance.

Skills

US GAAP

Close process

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Workday Financial Management

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Echo Global Logistics is seeking an Accounting Manager to support the corporate accounting team in Chicago. You will manage the month-end close, oversee senior and staff accountants, and strengthen internal controls as the company grows.

Reporting to the Director, this hands-on leadership role requires technical accounting depth with strong people management and the ability to drive improvements in a high-visibility environment.