Senior General Ledger Manager – Close and Compliance

RWE Americas; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Education Assistance

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Manager of General Ledger for the Central/West region. This full-time, permanent role leads a team of 5-6 accountants and drives monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes in alignment with IFRS and US GAAP.

The position collaborates across Accounting and Finance, manages audits, and improves reporting efficiency. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Accounting, with CPA preferred, and have 8+ years of energy-industry experience including team leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant work in the energy industry or related field, including 2+ years of managing direct reports.
• Familiar with IFRS and US GAAP.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage customer relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Obtain and maintain understanding of financial reporting and GL structure; advise on non-routine transactions and accounting policies.
• Monitor department work to improve efficiency while maintaining accuracy.
• Support internal and external audits and cross-functional projects.
• Establish best practices for monthly close and reconciliation processes.
• Lead direct reports, set yearly goals, and supervise GL staff.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP

IFRS

Team management

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA license preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Manager of General Ledger for the Central/West region. This full-time, permanent role leads a team of 5-6 accountants and drives monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes in alignment with IFRS and US GAAP.

The position collaborates across Accounting and Finance, manages audits, and improves reporting efficiency. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Accounting, with CPA preferred, and have 8+ years of energy-industry experience including team leadership.