Accounting Manager

CONFIDENTIAL ACCOUNTING MANAGERSchaumburg Area | ChicagolandCOMPANY OVERVIEWPrivately held financial services organization with a growing, entrepreneurial environment.Provides specialized financial and advisory services to a diverse client base.Values a hands-on approach, strong client relationships, accuracy, and long-term growth.Offers meaningful exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to develop broader operational responsibilities beyond traditional accounting.POSITION OVERVIEWFull-time, salaried Accounting Manager position reporting directly to executive leadership.Highly visible role with responsibility for accounting, financial reporting, treasury, payroll, and select administrative functions.Opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take on broader financial and operational leadership responsibilities.Ideal candidate will be comfortable in a lean organization, able to operate independently, and interested in becoming a trusted business partner to senior leadership.Primary work location is in the Schaumburg area; the role is primarily on-site.RESPONSIBILITIESLead and oversee the monthly accounting close and review of financial statements.Prepare management reporting, financial analysis, and Actual vs. Budget analysis.Provide financial information and insights to executive leadership to support business and operational decisions.Prepare quarterly financial reporting and key performance indicators for senior leadership.Support external financial reporting requirements, including financial covenant calculations.Coordinate the annual financial review with the company's external accounting firm.Support tax planning, tax reporting, and annual tax return coordination.Oversee sales tax compliance and related reporting.Provide oversight and coordination across treasury, payroll, human resources, information technology/compliance, and insurance/risk management functions.Evaluate accounting and administrative processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and reporting.Partner with business leaders across the organization and develop a strong understanding of the company's various business functions.Assist executive leadership with financial and operational initiatives as the organization continues to grow.LEADERSHIP & GROWTH OPPORTUNITYManage and develop members of the accounting team while evaluating future staffing and organizational needs.Work closely with executive leadership and gain visibility into broader business operations.Opportunity to expand responsibilities beyond accounting into finance, operations, and cross-functional initiatives.Long-term opportunity to become an active member of the leadership team and help translate financial results into actionable business insights.Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.Previous experience managing or overseeing accounting employees.Strong hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial statements, and financial analysis.Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and Actual vs. Budget analysis.Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.Highly organized and detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.Self-directed and comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of an organization.Able to balance strategic thinking with a willingness to remain hands-on.Interested in learning the broader business and taking on increasing operational responsibility.