Accounting Manager: SOX & Cross-Functional Leader

Transmission & Distribution World; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary range stated: 112800–155

Annual Bonus 20%

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Exelon in Chicago is seeking a senior accounting leader to oversee a team responsible for monthly and quarterly close, Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and financial reporting. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to forecast, plan, and improve processes while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

This role emphasizes leadership, integrity, and the ability to drive efficiency through technology and seasoned accounting judgment, with opportunities to mentor staff and influence strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• 7–10 years of related accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP, FASB, and SOX compliance.
• Ability to document issues in work papers and memos.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Experience using technology to improve efficiency.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Project management capabilities.
• Commitment to integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Prepare internal and external reports and analyze variances.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners on planning and forecasting.
• Support audits and regulatory data requests.
• Lead process improvements and special projects.
• Manage and mentor an accounting team.
• Support overtime and travel as needed.

Skills

Leadership

SOX Compliance

Financial Analysis

Forecasting & Planning

Cross-functional Collaboration

Regulatory Reporting

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Auditing Support

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent

MBA in Accounting/Finance (preferred)

CPA (preferred)

Public accounting experience (preferred)

Job description

Exelon in Chicago is seeking a senior accounting leader to oversee a team responsible for monthly and quarterly close, Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and financial reporting. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to forecast, plan, and improve processes while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

This role emphasizes leadership, integrity, and the ability to drive efficiency through technology and seasoned accounting judgment, with opportunities to mentor staff and influence strategic