Corporate Accounting Manager

Madison Street Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Chicago is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to support their Global Controllership organization. This role involves overseeing complex accounting areas such as pension and debt accounting, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. The candidate will participate in month-end close activities and technical accounting research while collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have over 5 years of progressive accounting experience. A CPA certification is preferred. The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex accounting areas including pension accounting and revenue recognition.
• Support month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Conduct technical accounting research and provide audit support.

Skills

Knowledge of US GAAP

Supervisory experience

Experience with SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Madison Street Search has partnered with a global manufacturing company to identify a Corporate Accounting Manager to join their team, supporting the Global Controllership organization with a focus on corporate accounting, financial reporting, and technical accounting matters. This role sits within a collaborative corporate accounting group and works closely with FP&A, business unit finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders across the organization.

This person is responsible for overseeing complex accounting areas including pension accounting, debt accounting, revenue recognition, and legal accruals, while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies. The role will also support month-end close activities, financial reporting and disclosure preparation, technical accounting research, and audit support, while partnering with stakeholders to improve processes across the corporate accounting and financial reporting cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA preferred
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Supervisory experience
• Experience with SAP, plus
• Flexible hybrid schedule - team is in office 2 days a week