Accounting Manager

ACCOUNTING MANAGER (Hybrid | Downtown Chicago)

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Ready to take your public accounting experience into a role where you can truly own the work?

We're partnering with a nationally recognized, highly respected organization at the center of the U.S. real estate industry to find an Accounting Manager with a strong foundation in public accounting audit or assurance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has developed the technical rigor that comes from public accounting and is ready to bring that experience in-house, taking greater ownership of the close, understanding the business behind the numbers, improving processes, and building a long-term career with one organization.

This role offers real visibility, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to continue growing your accounting expertise while making a meaningful impact.

Is This You?

You've built a strong technical foundation in public accounting audit or assurance — testing controls, digging into balance sheets, reviewing supporting documentation, and learning what accuracy really means under deadline pressure.

That experience sharpened your attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to ask the right questions.

Now, you're ready for what comes next:

You want to move beyond rotating client engagements and become deeply involved with one organization. You're looking for greater ownership of the close process, the opportunity to understand the business behind the numbers, and a team where you can grow and build something over time.

You may currently be an Audit Senior, Assurance Senior, Senior Accountant, or newly promoted Accounting Manager. Ideally, you have approximately 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting audit or assurance.

Whether your experience comes from a Big 4 firm, a national or regional firm such as RSM, Crowe, Baker Tilly, BDO, Grant Thornton, Plante Moran, CLA, Wipfli, or a respected local accounting firm, what matters most is the technical discipline you've developed, your progression, and your interest in finding a long-term opportunity where you can continue to grow.

What You'll Do:

Month-End Close & General Accounting:

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and other month-end accounting activity
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and ensure balance sheet accounts are fully supported
• Play an integral role in the monthly financial close process
• Help ensure reporting deadlines are met accurately and efficiently
• Support the preparation of financial statements and internal management reporting

Account Analysis & Financial Accuracy:

• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate discrepancies, variances, and unusual account fluctuations
• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple entities
• Help ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and supporting information

Process Improvement & Business Partnership:

• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve accounting processes
• Partner with Finance and other business teams to resolve accounting questions and improve data integrity
• Help strengthen processes and controls as the organization continues to evolve
• Participate in special projects and broader accounting initiatives

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
• Approximately 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience
• At least 2 years of public accounting audit or assurance experience (required)
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving ability
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative, positive, team-first approach
• Demonstrated career progression and a history of meaningful tenure within prior organizations
• Corporate or nonprofit accounting experience is a plus

Why This Opportunity:

For many professionals transitioning from public accounting, the next step is about having the opportunity to own the work, understand the business, improve processes, build lasting relationships, and see the impact of what you do.

You'll join a highly respected organization with an experienced and collaborative team, gain meaningful exposure across the business, and have the opportunity to continue developing while building a long-term career. xevrcyc

Hybrid role based in downtown Chicago.