CAS Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

Jobot; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Maternity/paternity leave

Employer-paid health/dental/vision

3% Safe harbor 401K contribution

Generous yearly bonus

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Accounting Manager (Hybrid) in Chicago, IL to lead daily accounting and finance operations for a portfolio of clients within a centralized, shared-services model.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, CPA eligibility, and experience with mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on delivering clear guidance to executives and improving client workflows. Flexible work arrangements and generous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• CPA license or eligibility with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting; graduate degree is a bonus.
• Experience with accounting for mergers and acquisitions is a plus.
• Proven analytical, organizational, project and time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily accounting and finance operations for several clients.
• Examine monthly financial reports, compare to prior month and budget, and investigate variances.
• Translate numbers into actionable guidance for business owners and executives.
• Identify weaknesses in client workflows andRecommend improvements.
• Learn our software ecosystem and seek tools and integrations to speed month-end close.
• Create standard approaches and reusable templates for future engagements.
• Lead discovery, setup, and onboarding of new clients from assessment to go-live.
• Own systems and routines that keep client service excellent.
• Contribute to growth by sourcing new leads and creating proposals for prospects.
• Utilize automation to streamline internal workflows and client processes.

Skills

CPA license

Analytical skills

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

CAS Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

$120000 - $145000 per year | Chicago, IL | Hybrid | Permanent

A bit about us:

You’ll serve as the lead accounting and finance contact for a portfolio of small and mid-market clients, all supported through a centralized, shared-services model. Your job is to raise the quality and consistency of each client’s accounting operations while acting as a trusted advisor to their leadership. We especially welcome applicants with public accounting audit backgrounds, since that training tends to pair well with the technical rigor and polished client presence this position demands.

Why join us?

• Work like balance and flexibility is offered throughout the year even during busy season!
• 50-55-hour weeks during busy season!
• Unlimited PTO!
• Maternity and Paternity leave!
• Above market Benefits-(EMPLOYER PAID) Health/Dental/Vision, 401K!
• 3% Safe harbor 401K contribution!
• Generous Yearly bonus!

Job Details

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the daily accounting and finance operations for several clients at the same time.
• Examine each client’s monthly financial reports, comparing results to the prior month and to budget, and investigate what’s driving the differences.
• Turn the numbers into clear, practical guidance that helps business owners and executives make decisions.
• Spot weak points in client workflows and recommend improvements.
• Learn our software ecosystem and find additional tools, modules, and integrations that speed up the month-end close.
• Build and document standard approaches, along with reusable templates, so the team can repeat them on future engagements.
• Lead the discovery, setup, and onboarding of new clients from the first assessment through go-live.
• Own the systems and routines that keep client service consistently excellent.
• Contribute to growth by sourcing new leads, finding ways to expand work with current clients, and creating proposals and pitch materials for prospects.
• Use automation to streamline both our internal workflows and those of our clients.

What You Bring

• A CPA license, or eligibility to become licensed, plus a minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting (a graduate degree is a bonus).
• Equivalent hands-on experience may be considered in place of the CPA.
• Familiarity with accounting for mergers and acquisitions is a plus.
• Proven strength in analysis, organization, project and time management, and interpersonal, written, and spoken communication.
• A track record of delivering outstanding client service.
• A genuine drive to keep learning.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.