Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager
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United States, Illinois, Downers Grove

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Salary

$125,000 - $140,000 Per Year

Rank

Senior Manager

Responsibility

Process Roles

Scope

Regional

Workplace

Hybrid

Functions

Finance

Legal

Reports to
Level

N-2

Travel Max:

0%

Posting Date

02-25-2025

Description

As a Manager – Corporate Accounting, you’ll oversee a team of Senior Accountants and a shared services team while collaborating with other departments like SEC Reporting & Global Consolidations, Financial Systems & Transformation, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, IT/Digital, Legal, and Human Resources. You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and process optimization within the accounting functions.

Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Corporate Accounting team, including two Senior Accountants and 10+ staff in the shared services accounting team.
  • Oversee the month-end closing for the Corporate office and domestic holding companies, managing functions such as insurance, debt, pension, fixed assets, legal reserves, cash, payroll, and intercompany allocations.
  • Review and approve journal entries and general ledger reconciliations prepared by Senior Accountants and shared services teams.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance processes and leverage the shared services model.
  • Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, including quarterly financial results and key fluctuations.
  • Collaborate on pension reporting and accounting, working with third-party actuaries on impact to consolidated financials.
  • Interface with auditors during reviews and audits, ensuring internal controls and compliance are met.
  • Support cross-functional projects and ad-hoc requests from various departments.

Qualification & Requirements

  • 7+ years of accounting experience with a demonstrated track record of managing teams.
  • A strong foundation in accounting with an undergraduate degree and CPA certification preferred.
  • Previous experience in large public accounting firms is highly desirable.
  • In-depth understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, analysis, and SOX compliance.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills to work effectively with senior management.
  • A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving.
  • Experience working with or managing shared service teams is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word. Familiarity with Oracle and OneStream is a plus.

Benefits

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Company Profile

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Industry

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Fortune 500 Rank

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