Strategic Accounting Manager: Close, Controls & Leadership

Clausen Miller P.C.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

Clausen Miller P.C. seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to serve as a key financial leader and strategic business partner within our growing organization.

This role reports to our CFO and is responsible for financial management, reporting accuracy, internal controls, cash flow oversight, and operational decision support. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a hands-on, business-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5–6 years of accounting experience.
• Team player capable of communicating with all levels of staff.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounting staff.
• Oversee and report on large projects and accounts with visibility to leadership.
• Facilitate month end close and annual audits.
• Identify, create, and maintain internal controls.
• All decisions and adjustments related to the commercial balance sheet.

Skills

Team player

Communication with all levels

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or CPA

Tools

ERP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Clausen Miller P.C. seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to serve as a key financial leader and strategic business partner within our growing organization.

This role reports to our CFO and is responsible for financial management, reporting accuracy, internal controls, cash flow oversight, and operational decision support. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a hands-on, business-oriented mindset.