Senior Accounting Process Architect & Manager

Stairway Ventures; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + performance incentives

Equity incentive plan available

Opportunity for career advancement

Job summary

A private-equity-backed holding company based in Chicago seeks a highly skilled accounting professional to manage and optimize its accounting infrastructure. The candidate will be responsible for designing accounting processes, financial reporting, and cash management within a fast-growing multi-entity environment. Applicants should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a strong grasp of GAAP, and a proven track record in building accounting functions. Competitive salary and performance incentives are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of accounting experience including public and industry roles.
• Strong knowledge of multi-entity accounting and consolidations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and standardize accounting processes across subsidiaries.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Evaluate and improve accounting systems like QuickBooks and NetSuite.
• Maintain cash flow forecasts and reconcile financial accounts.
• Ensure compliance with sales tax and regulatory obligations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting process building

Attention to detail

Project management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA

Tools

QuickBooks Enterprise

NetSuite

Job description

A private-equity-backed holding company based in Chicago seeks a highly skilled accounting professional to manage and optimize its accounting infrastructure. The candidate will be responsible for designing accounting processes, financial reporting, and cash management within a fast-growing multi-entity environment. Applicants should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a strong grasp of GAAP, and a proven track record in building accounting functions. Competitive salary and performance incentives are offered.