Senior Accounting Manager — Growth & Systems Lead

Thrive Physical Therapy Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

Competitive base salary and bonus

Job summary

Thrive Physical Therapy Partners is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead monthly close, financial reporting, and cross‑functional analyses in a fast‑growing practice network in the Chicago area.

The role emphasizes US GAAP compliance, audit support, and integration of acquisitions, with opportunities to mentor teammates and scale accounting processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Active CPA preferred.
• 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting audit/assurance experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with financial statement preparation, month-end close, and financial statement audits.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex accounting projects and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Healthcare and/or private equity-backed company experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage the monthly and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Perform monthly financial statement and account-level analysis to identify and explain key trends and variances.
• Take ownership of complex accounting matters and key accounting workstreams.
• Help maintain strong accounting processes and internal controls as the organization grows.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and other financial analysis initiatives.
• Partner with operations teams to provide actionable financial insights and KPI tracking.
• Work cross-functionally with business leaders to improve financial visibility and support decision-making.
• Serve as a finance and accounting resource to business partners across the organization.
• Support the annual financial statement audit and preparation of PBC schedules.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support accounting, tax, and compliance initiatives as needed.
• Support the financial and accounting integration of newly acquired businesses.
• Assist with onboarding acquired entities into the company's accounting processes, systems, reporting structure, and internal controls.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure timely and effective financial integration following acquisitions.
• Identify and lead opportunities to improve, standardize, and automate accounting processes.
• Develop scalable processes and controls to support continued organizational growth.
• Support ongoing optimization and use of Sage Intacct and other accounting and finance systems.
• Independently lead accounting and cross-functional improvement initiatives from identification through implementation.
• Initially serve as a senior individual contributor and resource within the accounting function.
• Provide guidance, technical support, and informal mentorship to members of the accounting team.
• Partner closely with the Assistant Controller on accounting priorities, process improvements, and department initiatives.
• Demonstrate the ability to independently lead projects and workstreams while escalating significant matters.
• Transition into formal people-management responsibilities as the accounting team grows, including oversight, coaching, development, and performance management of direct reports.
• Help build a scalable accounting organization capable of supporting continued organic growth and acquisition activity.

Skills

Active CPA preferred

Public accounting experience

US GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Team collaboration

ERP systems experience

Education

CPA Certification

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Thrive Physical Therapy Partners is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead monthly close, financial reporting, and cross‑functional analyses in a fast‑growing practice network in the Chicago area.

The role emphasizes US GAAP compliance, audit support, and integration of acquisitions, with opportunities to mentor teammates and scale accounting processes across the organization.