Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting & GAAP Lead

GamblingCareers.com; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive medical coverage (HSA &F

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rush Street Interactive is seeking a senior leader to own the monthly close, drive consolidated results, and develop a high-performing corporate accounting team. You will anchor US GAAP decisions, strengthen internal controls, and manage GL, AP, and treasury functions across a global scope.

Ideal candidates bring CPA or advanced accounting degrees, extensive leadership experience, and comfort with ERP systems (NetSuite). Travel domestically and internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS/MS in Accounting or CPA required.
• Proven leadership in high-stakes environments.
• Proficiency in US GAAP.
• Comfort leveraging AI and automation tools to improve close accuracy.
• Familiarity with multi-currency accounting and intercompany transactions.
• Proven track record of managing and developing a team in an accounting or finance function.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to exercise influence without direct authority.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite a plus.
• Public company experience preferred.
• Able to travel occasionally domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close – drive timelines and deliver consolidated results across the Accounting and Finance function.
• Coach and develop – lead through real-time coaching, mentoring, and feedback, building leaders and driving accountability, not just completing tasks.
• Anchor technical accounting decisions - serve as the first line of authority on US GAAP questions across the corporate accounting function.
• Assess risk and strengthen controls – apply ongoing risk assessment to the Corporate Accounting function, strengthening the control environment as the business scales.
• Drive cross-functional alignment - anticipate dependencies across teams and resolve issues before they become blockers, picking up special projects as needed.
• Team Leadership and Development – Manage other Corporate Accounting leaders, who oversee day to day General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Treasury accounting. As a manager of managers, set clear expectations, build leadership capability within the team, and foster a culture of ownership, urgency, and accountability.
• General Ledger Ownership – Own GL accounting across cash, prepaid and other assets, long-lived assets, investments, accounts payable, and accrued and long-term liabilities, including review of journal entries and reconciliations.
• Accounts Payable Oversight – Oversee the end-to-end procure-to-pay process, ensuring strong controls and accountability across vendor master maintenance, invoice approvals, payment execution, and GL recognition; partner cross-functionally on vendor sourcing, selection, and contracting.
• Treasury Support – Support cash management and oversight of manual cash payments, contribute to banking relationships, and lead short-term liquidity forecasting and working capital planning.
• Global Consolidation and Reporting – Partner with SEC Reporting to ensure the global consolidation is accurate, complete, and delivered ahead of each reporting deadline - including coordinating intercompany and multi-currency considerations and ensuring alignment between operating results and consolidated financial statements. (NetSuite familiarity a plus.)
• Process Improvement and Automation – Identify and lead opportunities to automate and improve processes across the Corporate Accounting function, including the use of AI tools.
• Cross-Functional Partnership – Partner with Latin America Finance to ensure global alignment of accounting processes and policies, and collaborate with leaders across accounting, finance, and the broader organization.

Education

BA/BS/MS in Accounting or CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Rush Street Interactive is seeking a senior leader to own the monthly close, drive consolidated results, and develop a high-performing corporate accounting team. You will anchor US GAAP decisions, strengthen internal controls, and manage GL, AP, and treasury functions across a global scope.

Ideal candidates bring CPA or advanced accounting degrees, extensive leadership experience, and comfort with ERP systems (NetSuite). Travel domestically and internationally may be required.