Accounting Manager: Scale Finance Ops & Automation | Hybrid

New Home Star; Elmhurst (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Biannual bonuses

Professional development budget

Job summary

New Home Star is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to enhance and lead core accounting operations. This role involves overseeing month‑end close processes, AP, AR, payroll support, and compliance workflows. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Finance Director and aims to modernize accounting infrastructure, focusing on automation and performance improvement.

Located in Elmhurst, IL, this position offers a hybrid work model and a salary range between $85,000 and $100,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience managing a small accounting or finance team.
• Strong judgment, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead core accounting operations, including month‑end close.
• Manage, support, and develop accounting team members.
• Design and improve scalable accounting processes and documentation.

Skills

Strong experience in core accounting operations

Advanced Excel skills

Leadership skills

Data analysis skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification

Tools

Oracle Fusion

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

New Home Star is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to enhance and lead core accounting operations. This role involves overseeing month‑end close processes, AP, AR, payroll support, and compliance workflows. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Finance Director and aims to modernize accounting infrastructure, focusing on automation and performance improvement.

Located in Elmhurst, IL, this position offers a hybrid work model and a salary range between $85,000 and $100,000, along with comprehensive benefits.