Ascendo Resources is looking for Accounting Manager in Chicago, IL. This local job opportunity with ID 3674858131 is live since 2026-05-13 14:57:21.

Founded in 1965, a well known gaming company based in New York City with 4.3 Billion in Revenue is seeking an Accounting Manager to work closely with the VP of Finance. This is a remote opportunity with growth. A competitive base pay and benefits. They operate destination resorts in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, South Korea, the United Kingdom, the Bahamas, the United States, and Cruises. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of Financial Reporting + Public Accounting Background + CPA Goal or CPA Candidate.

The compensation range is upto 120K w/bonus and benefits. . This position will be number 2 on the operational finance side. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Technical Accounting Manager to join our Finance team within a large, complex organization. This role is central to maintaining the integrity of our financial reporting and accounting operations across multiple entities and geographies. You will serve as a trusted subject matter expert on challenging accounting areas, working cross-functionally to ensure our policies and disclosures remain fully compliant with US GAAP, IFRS, and SEC requirements. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at scale — shaping accounting frameworks, influencing policy, and collaborating with senior leadership across the enterprise.

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Produce stand along financial statements on their own and get involved in corporate tax.
• Lots of growth - can manage and hire a team underneath them in the future.
• Will work with Excel - producing financial statements.
• Ideal candidate is self motivated, technical accounting skills, and will communicate to key holders and managers.
• VP of finance allows you to be self (motivated and does not micromanage, lots of liberty to get the work done.
• Understanding of financial reporting and Big 4 will be preferred but not required. CPA candidate is a huge plus. If they do not have it or on track , will help with them!

The ideal candidate holds the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation required.
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including time in public accounting (Big 4 or large regional firm) and/or a large public company or multinational enterprise.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, with hands-on experience in ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718, and consolidation accounting.
• Exposure to IFRS and multi-entity global consolidation.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or supporting SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, S-1) or equivalent external financial reports.

Essential Duties/ Core Competencies are as follows:

External Reporting & Regulatory Compliance

• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements and footnote disclosures in compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Oversee the external reporting calendar, coordinating across accounting, legal, and investor relations to meet all filing deadlines accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting positions, audit schedules, and year-end procedures.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new and proposed accounting standards issued by FASB and IASB, and implement changes as necessary.

Consolidation & Restructuring

• Manage the corporate consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and multi-entity reporting.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on corporate restructurings, acquisitions, divestitures, and other transactions, including purchase price allocations and goodwill impairment analysis.
• Collaborate with finance and legal teams to ensure proper accounting treatment for complex transactions and organizational changes.

Technical Accounting & Policy

• Research and document complex accounting matters under US GAAP and IFRS, including the preparation of technical accounting memos for management and auditors.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), ensuring proper identification of performance obligations, transaction price allocation, and revenue timing across all product lines and contracts.
• Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, including the maintenance of the lease schedule, right-of-use asset calculations, and periodic reassessments.
• Maintain and update the company's accounting policy manual to reflect evolving standards and business changes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Controls

• Partner with Planning & Analysis, Legal, and Operations to ensure accounting implications are understood and addressed in business decisions.
• Support the design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in preparation for SOX compliance.
• Train and mentor junior accounting staff on technical accounting topics and best practices.
• Assist in the preparation of the tax provision, review periodic tax filings and year-end tax returns, and participate in broader tax planning strategy in collaboration with external advisors.
• Assist with special projects including system implementations, process improvements, and due diligence support.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and comprehensive total rewards package, including performance-based bonus and long-term incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
• High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior finance leadership and enterprise-wide impact.
• Collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment within a well-resourced, global finance organization.
• PTO
• Medical
• 401k
• Life
• Friends and family rates
• Access to concerts, golf course, and 5 star restaurants.
• CPA, CPE Sponsorship
• Dynamic Team