Top Accounting Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Lead day-to-day accounting operations and a team of four accountants. Own month-end/quarter/year-end close, reconciliations, technical US GAAP accounting, audit support, and payroll accounting. Drive automation using LLMs/AI, implement process improvements with Netsuite/Workday/Ramp, and partner cross-functionally on strategic accounting projects and audit readiness.

Lead accounting operations and a reporting team to improve AP, intercompany, investment, and banking workflows; drive reporting automation, controls, and UAT for system integrations; partner with FP&A, Procurement, IT, and external auditors; manage statutory and management reporting, reconciliations, accruals, and close processes while scaling processes and metrics across the organization.

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting under U.S. GAAP; oversee AP/AR and payroll; improve accounting workflows and internal controls; support audits, tax compliance, and mentor a staff accountant to scale finance operations.

Provide controller-level advisory to skilled nursing clients: oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, KPI/benchmarking analysis, technical accounting support, operational improvement recommendations, and lead and coach client teams to improve financial stability and reporting quality.

Lead advisory engagements for manufacturing clients by reviewing financial reporting, analyzing KPIs, providing technical accounting guidance, recommending process improvements, developing budgets/forecasts, and mentoring staff while collaborating with offshore teams to improve service delivery.

Lead financial due diligence and end-to-end purchase accounting for acquisitions, drive accounting treatment for investments and consolidations, draft technical memos and SEC disclosures, ensure SOX controls, and partner cross-functionally on new products, complex transactions, and post-close integration.

Lead consolidation and month-end close for GAAP and IFRS reporting, manage cash forecasting, analyze results and KPIs, support SEC filings, drive process improvements, and assist with ERP implementations and post-merger reporting integrations.

Manage full-cycle accounting and reporting, SEC filings, FP&A, financial systems implementations, process redesign, interim finance leadership, and project management across client engagements.

Lead investment accountant responsible for reviewing GAAP workpapers, guiding month-end and quarterly closes, preparing fund financial statements, analyzing portfolio returns and IRRs, advising on accounting conversions from modified cash to accrual, managing reporting processes, and mentoring a global accounting team while supporting audits and valuation oversight.

Manage fund accounting for a dedicated client set: reconcile banking, prepare journal entries and quarterly financial statements in Xero, drive month-end close, prepare investor communications and capital notices in FundPanel, maintain legal and investor documents in Box, and support audit and tax processes. Client-facing role working with Controllers.

Lead revenue accounting for a SaaS-like business: interpret contracts under ASC 606, manage month-end revenue close, own order-to-cash, prepare reports for monthly/quarterly statements, support audits, drive process improvements and automation, manage and mentor a small distributed billing/accounting team, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate revenue recognition and invoicing.

Own end-to-end capital accounting for a multi-billion-dollar fiber network: ASC 360 PP&E and ASC 842 lease accounting, SAP FI-AA/PS/MM stewardship, PO-coding architecture, month-end close and external audit support, SQL/BigQuery reporting and reconciliations, cross-functional partnering, and team leadership and development.

Interim Accounting Manager responsible for monthly and annual close, preparing journal entries and reconciliations, delivering timely financial statements, leading annual audit liaison, ensuring GAAP compliance, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure accurate accounting for omnichannel CPG operations.

Lead hedge accounting practice for managed services clients, owning technical ASC 815/IFRS 9 guidance, hedge documentation, effectiveness testing, journal entries, disclosures, and audit support. Manage and develop the derivative accounting team, build scalable processes and templates, improve operational workflows and KPIs, and partner with product, technology, and client teams to optimize platform and service delivery.

Oversee Corporate Accounting and manage financial systems, ensuring accurate reporting, data integration, and compliance with accounting standards.

The International Accounting Manager will manage global accounting operations, oversee multi-entity consolidations, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance accounting processes within a rapidly expanding, diverse financial services context.

The Accounting Manager will lead accounting operations, manage month-end close processes, ensure compliance with US GAAP, and mentor the accounting team.

Lead and supervise an accounting team responsible for month-end close, reconciliations, US GAAP work papers, financial reporting, treasury operations, and audit coordination. Partner with asset, portfolio, and acquisition teams, drive system upgrades and process improvements, maintain accounting policies, and develop staff performance.

Lead month- and year-end close, manage accounting team, maintain general ledger integrity, prepare/review journal entries and financial statements, support audits, improve accounting processes and reporting to enable business decisions.

Lead month-end close, consolidation, and financial statement preparation across multiple entities. Own OPEX, accruals, payroll, equity, and non-revenue accounting. Manage and develop a team of three, improve accounting systems and controls, and lead audits and technical accounting initiatives to support rapid fintech scale.

Lead and manage ASC 740 tax provision engagements: review income tax provisions, FIN 48 positions, taxable income calculations, reconciliations, disclosures, and audit steps. Mentor and supervise staff, coordinate subject-matter experts, manage multiple client projects and deliverables, perform complex tax research, and support special projects while maintaining client relationships.

The Accounting Manager will oversee general accounting functions, manage staff, and prepare financial reports detailing earnings and cash balances.

The Accounting Manager will oversee general accounting functions, manage staff, and prepare financial reports reflecting earnings and cash balances.

Hands-on senior accountant managing full-cycle accounting for roofing and construction projects: month-end close, reconciliations, job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, A/P and A/R, subcontractor/vendor payments, federal compliance support, and QuickBooks Online integrations to streamline processes in a fully remote environment.

Manage and develop a collections team handling Overpayment Receivables (OPR) and cost share collections. Ensure invoices are accurate, defensible, and compliant; oversee communications, payment tracking, reconciliation, garnishments, and pass-through payments to states. Analyze trends, drive collection performance, and lead process improvements to reduce errors and disputes.