Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager (Director of Finance)Northwest Suburbs| Full-Time | Fully Onsite$70,000-$90,000 + discretionary bonusA growing professional services firm in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago is seeking an Accounting Manager to take ownership of its accounting and financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounting Manager, Finance Manager, or senior-level accounting professional ready to step into a broader leadership role with direct exposure to ownership.The Accounting Manager will oversee day-to-day accounting while providing financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic support to leadership. This position offers significant ownership and visibility within a growing organization.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations, including AP, AR, reconciliations, and billing-related activitiesPrepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reportingManage budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow reportingMonitor expenses, collections, profitability, and overall financial performanceMaintain strong internal controls and accurate financial recordsSupport payroll-related accounting activitiesOversee trust account procedures, reconciliations, and compliancePartner directly with ownership on financial planning and business decisionsCoordinate with external accounting, tax, banking, and financial partnersIdentify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and financial controlsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting required5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experienceStrong understanding of financial statements, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow managementExperience with QuickBooks Online or a similar accounting systemAdvanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAbility to operate both strategically and hands-on in a smaller company environmentHigh level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detailPreferred ExperienceProfessional services, law firm, or accounting firm experienceExperience with attorney trust accounts, IOLTA compliance, or legal billingPayroll experienceCPA, CMA, MBA, or similar credentialWhy Consider This Opportunity?Opportunity to own and help shape the finance functionDirect interaction with company ownershipHigh-visibility position with meaningful impact on the organizationOpportunity to grow into a broader financial leadership roleEstablished organization experiencing growthCollaborative, professional environmentCompensation & Benefits$70,000-$90,000 base salary, based on experience and qualificationsDiscretionary bonus opportunity2 weeks paid vacation, increasing to 3 weeks after 5 years and 4 weeks after 10 years6 paid sick days & 2 paid personal daysApproximately 12 company-paid holidays annuallyHealth and dental coverage with a 30% employee cost shareCompany-paid life insurance of approximately $12,500-$25,000, based on compensationOptional vision coverage available at the employee's costLocation: Northwest Suburbs of Chicago near Barrington, ILWork Arrangement: Fully OnsiteReady to Take the Next Step?If you're an accounting professional looking for the opportunity to take greater ownership of a company's finance function and work closely with senior leadership, we'd love to hear from you.If this aligns with your background, let's connect:📧 michelle.barnard@lhh.com (send updated resume)Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledCandidate Privacy Statement: https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyQualified applicants with arrest/conviction records will be considered per applicable laws.