Part-Time Interim Accounting Manager — Multi-Location Ops

Katalyst Group; Little Rock Township (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Katalyst Group is seeking a fractional Accounting Manager for a part-time, on-site engagement in the Far West Suburbs of Chicago, averaging eight days per month. The role supports month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries while partnering with leadership across four operating locations.

Occasional travel to other sites may be required. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who can manage close processes, staff coordination, and special projects with a pragmatic,

Qualifications

• Hands-on accounting professional with strong month-end close experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing reconciliations and journal entries.
• Experience overseeing or coordinating accounting staff or transactional personnel.
• Ability to work across multiple entities/locations and communicate with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day accounting leadership across four operating businesses.
• Coordinate activities with four accounting/bookkeeping team members.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, billing, and other transactional activities.
• Manage month-end close process across the organization.
• Prepare or review general ledger and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Journal entries

Staff supervision

Multi-entity coordination

Inventory accounting

Cross-location communication

Job description

Katalyst Group is seeking a fractional Accounting Manager for a part-time, on-site engagement in the Far West Suburbs of Chicago, averaging eight days per month. The role supports month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries while partnering with leadership across four operating locations.

Occasional travel to other sites may be required. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who can manage close processes, staff coordination, and special projects with a pragmatic,