Senior Accountant - Multi-Entity, PE-Backed Growth Role

Connect Search, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed firm is looking to hire a Senior Accountant for its centralized accounting team. The role involves managing accounting for 3-4 operating entities and overseeing month-end close, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Candidates should have 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferable in a public or industry setting. This position offers strong growth potential within a scaling platform, along with a competitive compensation package that includes a target base salary of $80k plus a 10% bonus.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in public audit or industry.
• Experience in multi-entity or PE-backed environments is a plus.
• Real estate knowledge is not required.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting for 3–4 operating entities.
• Manage month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Support process standardization and integrations.
• Assist with M&A onboarding and audit support.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and leadership.

Skills

Accounting experience

Month-end close management

Reconciliations

Variance analysis

Process standardization

Audit support

Job description

A private equity-backed firm is looking to hire a Senior Accountant for its centralized accounting team. The role involves managing accounting for 3-4 operating entities and overseeing month-end close, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Candidates should have 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferable in a public or industry setting. This position offers strong growth potential within a scaling platform, along with a competitive compensation package that includes a target base salary of $80k plus a 10% bonus.