Hybrid Accounting Manager — Lead Month-End Close & Team

LHH; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year

$1,000 Professional Development per year

$250 Wellbeing Fund per year

Matching 401(k) – 6% match

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

A financial services company in Oakbrook Terrace is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the accounting operations, ensuring accurate month-end activities and financial statements. This role involves supervising a team, performing variance analysis, and collaborating with various departments to support financial reporting. Candidates should have over 12 years of corporate accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The position offers a competitive salary range of $115,000 to $130,000 and various benefits, including a 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of corporate accounting experience, including month-end close.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review monthly close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee a staff of 3-4 accountants.
• Prepare, review, and analyze complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and support forecasting needs.
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and reporting enhancements.

Skills

Corporate accounting experience

Strong understanding of GAAP

Proficiency with ERP systems

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

A financial services company in Oakbrook Terrace is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the accounting operations, ensuring accurate month-end activities and financial statements. This role involves supervising a team, performing variance analysis, and collaborating with various departments to support financial reporting. Candidates should have over 12 years of corporate accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The position offers a competitive salary range of $115,000 to $130,000 and various benefits, including a 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement.