Top Accounting Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Owns accounting support for the deal desk and quote-to-cash process at a SaaS company. Responsibilities include reviewing contracts for ASC 606 implications, advising Sales and Legal on deal structures, establishing approval workflows, translating contract terms into billing configurations, managing amendments and renewals, and partnering with Sales Operations, Finance, and Accounting. The role also supports commercial governance, SaaS metrics analysis, audit, and cross-functional training.

Owns day-to-day general ledger operations, month-end close, journal entries, accruals, multi-entity consolidations, intercompany eliminations, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and full-cycle accounts payable. Supports ERP implementation, audit readiness, internal controls, and cross-functional finance initiatives in a growing multi-state healthcare organization.

Leads international tax accounting and quarterly ASC 740 tax provision activities for a multinational organization. Manages global effective tax rate calculations, deferred taxes, GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credits, tax compliance, financial disclosures, and technical tax analyses. Partners with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and global stakeholders on forecasting, planning, audits, M&A, and process improvement. Oversees tax technology and automation initiatives while supervising and mentoring tax associates in the United States and India.

Oversee revenue accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, SOX compliance, internal controls, and ASC 606 and GAAP adherence. Develop SOPs, support transaction decision-making, improve data sources and anomaly detection, and implement automation and AI initiatives. Partner with finance, data, and business teams, communicate complex financial concepts, drive process improvements, and potentially mentor or manage team members.

Own cost accounting, inventory valuation, landed cost, COGS close, gross margin analysis, and procure-to-pay operations. Establish costing methodologies, inventory reserves, reconciliation processes, AP controls, and audit-ready policies under US GAAP and SOX scrutiny. Partner with Supply Chain, FP&A, Sales Operations, auditors, contract manufacturers, 3PLs, and customs brokers. This hands-on manager role oversees transactional support while personally handling complex accounting judgments, reconciliations, close activities, and process improvements.

Lead global revenue accounting ensuring ASC 606 and US GAAP compliance; manage monthly/quarterly revenue close, SOX 404 controls, contract review, process governance, team development, and support external audits and cross-functional training.

Manages quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP financial reporting, disclosures, bank reporting, internal controls, technical accounting research, and accounting policy implementation. Leads the development and administration of the Workiva reporting environment, coordinates audit support, evaluates control effectiveness, and drives reporting process improvements. Partners with Controllership, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Internal Audit, external auditors, and other Finance stakeholders.

The Accounting Manager leads monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities; financial reporting; general ledger, reconciliations, multi-entity accounting, and ASC 606 revenue recognition. The role manages audits, internal controls, compliance support, accounting documentation, workflow automation, and team development. It also partners with Finance, Operations, Payments, auditors, tax advisors, and bookkeepers to maintain accurate, scalable, audit-ready accounting processes.

Owns end-to-end capital expenditure, PP&E, lease, and fixed-asset accounting for a multi-billion-dollar fiber network. Responsibilities include ASC 360 and ASC 842 accounting, SAP Asset Accounting, Project System and Materials Management ownership, month-end close, reconciliations, audits, reporting automation, capitalization controls, and cross-functional partnership. The role also manages and develops an accounting team.

Owns month-end close, accounting operations, board and lender reporting, external audit coordination, financial statements, internal controls, and cash management. The role builds scalable finance infrastructure, improves data integrity through AI-enabled processes, supports acquisition integration, and partners with operational leaders. It requires strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, cloud accounting experience, and progressive accounting or finance experience. The position is hybrid in Chicago and reports to the VP of Finance.

Leads capital markets accounting advisory engagements involving mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, IPO preparation, equity compensation, technical accounting, and financial reporting. Provides strategic transaction guidance, develops financial models, manages project plans and budgets, mentors teams, oversees deliverables, resolves stakeholder issues, and maintains client service quality. Requires a bachelor’s degree, at least four years of experience, and an active CPA license.

Lead a team of bookkeeping professionals, manage client engagements and deadlines, build scalable bookkeeping processes, support client interactions, collaborate with engineering and product teams on accounting automation, and coordinate transitions to tax services. The role requires substantial client accounting services experience, team-building and process-development expertise, and close collaboration with tax advisors. CPA certification and startup experience are preferred.

Manages accounting and operations for venture capital and private equity management company clients. Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, quarterly financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, intercompany invoicing, expense and credit card reconciliation, budget-to-actual reviews, tax documentation, and annual 1099 reporting. The role works independently with Controllers and clients in a remote environment.

Leads technical accounting, financial reporting, accounting policy, tax provision and global tax compliance activities. Oversees U.S. GAAP financial statements, lender reporting, complex transaction analysis, impairment testing, revenue recognition, audits, and accounting standards adoption. Coordinates third-party tax providers, supports mergers and acquisitions, manages controls and policies, and partners with senior finance leaders, FP&A, Treasury, auditors, and business units.

Leads the corporate accounting team overseeing accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger activities, reconciliations, and month- and year-end close processes. Prepares financial reports, analyses, audit workpapers, and supports year-end audits. Supervises and develops team members, improves accounting processes and controls, and serves as a liaison with IT, consultants, and vendors for financial systems.

Leads revenue accounting and contract review for complex customer agreements, applying ASC 606 and documenting technical conclusions. Owns revenue controls, SOX compliance, audits, process automation, and revenue systems improvements. Partners with Sales, Legal, Deal Desk, and auditors on deal structuring and reporting. Builds AI-enabled accounting workflows and manages an inclusive, high-performing team.

The Accounting Manager will own key month-end close activities, maintain the general ledger, prepare reconciliations and financial statements, manage accounts payable and expenses, support audits and internal controls, and contribute to accounting systems and process improvements. The role partners with FP&A, Revenue Operations, the Controller, and CFO while ensuring accurate US GAAP reporting and scalable financial operations.

Revenue Accounting Manager supporting technical revenue accounting, contract reviews, revenue recognition analysis, SOX documentation and testing, audits, and monthly and quarterly reporting. The role partners with Sales, Deal Desk, Revenue Operations, and auditors; prepares journal entries, financial statement support, SEC disclosure analyses, and Excel-based models. It also identifies AI and automation opportunities to improve accounting workflows and reporting efficiency.

Leads revenue accounting for a growing SaaS business, overseeing ASC 606 guidance, revenue close, technical accounting memos, audits, billing and revenue operations, internal controls, and order-to-cash improvements. Partners with Finance, Sales, Legal, Deal Desk, FP&A, Engineering, and Business Platform teams to scale systems and processes. Manages and develops the revenue accounting team while using AI to improve contract analysis, variance analysis, audit support, and workflow automation.

Advise clients on complex accounting, financial reporting, and capital markets transaction issues. Lead teams preparing/reviewing financial statements, build accounting and financial models, manage projects, apply systems thinking, validate outcomes with clients, and coach diverse teams through complex transactions and restructurings.

The CFO will oversee month-end close, financial reporting, audit readiness, client relationship management, and mentoring staff for casino industry clients.

Lead CFO-level client advisory engagements, manage change initiatives, provide financial analysis, develop client budgets, and mentor staff.

As a Manager in Accounting Advisory, you will oversee client teams, provide training, and manage financial reporting and consulting services in the healthcare sector.

Manage outsourced accounting for construction clients, ensuring quality financial reporting, providing technical support, leading teams, and identifying operational improvements.

Manage outsourced accounting services for healthcare clients by identifying operational needs, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships with client executives. Train staff, analyze performance metrics, and improve operational efficiencies while maintaining timely accounting engagements.