Senior Accounting Manager New Chicago, IL

Tdpfund; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

Thrive Physical Therapy Partners in the Midwest seeks a Senior Manager, Accounting to join our fast-growing finance team, overseeing monthly close, reporting, audits, and cross-functional initiatives within a private equity-backed organization.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will lead accounting processes, develop scalable controls, mentor staff, and collaborate with operations to deliver timely insights and improvements.

Qualifications

• Active CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close and audits.
• Public accounting background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly/year-end close processes and reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations with analyses.
• Assist with GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Support M&A integration and cross-functional finance initiatives.
• Drive process improvements and system optimization.

Skills

CPA

Financial analysis

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

ERP systems

Job description

Tyree & D'Angelo Partners ('TDP') is a private equity investment firm that focuses on control investments in the lower middle market (companies with $1-5M of EBITDA). We look for investments where we can establish true collaborative partnerships with business owners and management teams that will lead to substantial value creation over a long-term investment horizon. TDP’s track record of building high-growth and lower risk companies is driven by a buy & build investment strategy, that is based on tested methods of value creation and a true partnership approach with executives and business owners. TDP works in collaboration with executive leaders utilizing an investment thesis driven process designed to build companies with a differentiated customer value proposition. TDP invests in the healthcare, consumer, and business services sectors, focusing on high-quality founder owned businesses that we can grow with our high probability of success process. TDP companies have completed over 900 partnerships, have grown to over $4 billion of enterprise value, and TDP has over $1.4 billion of capital under management. For more information, please visitwww.TDPfund.com

Thrive Physical Therapy Partners ("Thrive") is a fast-growing network of Physical Therapy clinics throughout the greater Midwest. We focus on partnerships with leading Physical Therapists and clinical teams who deliver exceptional patient care. Our mission is to improve the lives of physical therapists, patients, and staff by providing proven non-clinical business support services in a collaborative and patient-focused environment. Please visitwww.ThrivePTPartners.com for more information.

Thrive Physical Therapy Partners is looking for a Senior Manager, Accounting to join our growing accounting and finance team. This role will support key areas including financial reporting, month-end close, audit, M&A integration, and process and system improvements. The Senior Manager will initially serve as a senior individual contributor reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, with significant ownership over key accounting, reporting, and cross-functional initiatives. As the accounting function continues to grow, this role is expected to take on direct reports and broader team leadership responsibilities. This position is ideal for a high-performing accounting professional with a strong public accounting foundation who is looking to take on significant ownership within a fast-paced, private equity-backed organization and grow into a broader leadership role.

Key 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 continues to grow.

Financial Planning & Business Partnership

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and other financial analysis initiatives.
• Partner with operations teams to provide actionable financial insights and analysis to support KPI tracking and performance improvement initiatives.
• 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.

Audit & Compliance

• 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.

M&A Integration

• 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.

Process & Systems Improvement

• 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.

Leadership & Team Development

• 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 appropriately 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.

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.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• Healthcare and/or private equity-backed company experience is a plus, but not required.
• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunity.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.