Senior Accounting Manager

DLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Family planning reimbursement

Life insurance

Learning and development resources

Onboarding and career development

Job summary

DLC, part of Addison Group, is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager in Chicago to lead month-end close, reporting, and strategic finance initiatives across multiple client projects. The role requires 8+ years of experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and MBA/ CPA or in progress.

Strong Excel skills and client-facing ability are essential for success in this fast-growing consultancy. The package includes competitive healthcare benefits, 401k with employer match, PTO, parental leave, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• MBA and/or CPA or in progress is required.
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience, including large public company exposure.
• Confident in presenting skills to clients and stakeholders.
• Highly adaptable in changing environments.
• Strong energy and commitment to exceed expectations.
• Demonstrated career progression and leadership capability.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to handle large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all month-end close activities.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, consolidations and trends.
• Present quarterly financials to Executive teams in monthly meetings.
• Assist in post-merger integration – systems and processes.
• Redesign reporting packages for clarity and usefulness.
• Cash management and cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee annual planning and forecasting across business units.
• Assist with Form 10-Q/K filings and oversee reviews and earnings releases.
• Conduct technical accounting research and write white papers.
• Support SEC reporting and external filings with footnotes and MD&A.
• Support ERP implementation and upgrades.
• Identify process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive accounting policy documents.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to support critical decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal & communication

Client-facing aptitude

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA and/or CPA or in progress

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Pivot tables

VLOOKUPs

Job description

DLC is looking for Senior Accounting Managers to join our team in Chicago. Our full-time consultants partner with clients on a wide range of complex, high-impact initiatives, including accounting and finance operations, financial reporting, FP&A, financial systems implementations, process optimization, post-merger integration, and project management across diverse industries.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization that values collaboration and innovation. We are committed to attracting exceptional talent, investing in your professional development, broadening your industry exposure, and providing clear paths for career advancement.

DLC is one of Addison Group's five full-time, salaried Accounting and Finance practice models, supporting a diverse Fortune 500 client base across key markets, including Southern California (Los Angeles and Orange County), San Francisco, Chicago, and Philadelphia.

Our model is built on hiring highly accomplished professionals, including those with Big 4 CPA experience and/or top-tier MBA credentials. DLC consultants are seasoned, high-caliber experts equipped to support the complex and evolving needs of our clients.

Areas you will have an opportunity to provide support in:

• Lead and manage all month-end close activities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statement reporting, consolidations and trend analysis.

• Compile and present quarterly financial presentations for Executive teams in monthly meetings.

• Assist in post-merger integration - systems and processes

• Redesign Reporting packages

• Cash management and cash flow forecasting.

• Manage annual planning and forecasting across business units, providing guidance to department leads.

• Assist with Quarterly and Annual Reports on Form 10-Q/K and manage the internal and external review for these documents as well as earnings press releases.

• Conduct technical accounting research and write white papers on complex transactions

• SEC Reporting, support company's external reporting filings by preparing footnotes and MD&A

• Support ERP Implementation and upgrades

• Provide insight and implement areas for process improvement & efficiencies.

• Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive accounting policy documents to improve clarity and consistency

• Perform ad-hoc analysis to assist in critical business decision support as requested.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• MBA and/or CPA or in progress required

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience with some experience in large public company

• Confidence in professional aptitude and ability to convey your skills and knowledge to clients

• Strong willingness to be adaptable and flexible in changing environments

• High energy with commitment to exceed customer expectations

• Demonstrated career progression

• Advanced excel (pivots, v-lookups) and ability to manipulate large data sets

• Possess exceptional analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build relationships with all levels

What we offer:

• Competitive healthcare benefits that include medical, dental, vision

• 401k retirement plan including employer match

• Paid time off and company-paid holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Family planning reimbursement program

• Life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage options

• Learning and Development resources

• Commitment to work-life balance and comprehensive onboarding and on-going personal and career development

Compensation for this position ranges from $110,000 - $160,000 and will vary depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The compensation may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses.