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Accounting Manager

United States, Chicago Employment contract 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Accounting Manager position. The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance & Accounting.

Job Responsibility

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, including AP, AR, general ledger, account reconciliation, payroll/payroll taxes, sales taxes, accruals, intercompany transactions, and both internal and external reporting
  • Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L
  • Prepare and analyze monthly, QTD, and YTD financial statements and related reports including, but not limited to, balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and budget-to-actual variance analyses
  • Provide leadership and guidance to more junior team members within the department, and assist in the hiring, training, and retention of skilled accounting staff
  • Responsible for treasury management, including the maintenance and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts, safes, and cash forecasting
  • Timely filing and payment of State and Local tax obligations
  • supports preparation of annual tax documents
  • Evaluation and implementation of accounting and internal control systems and software
  • Provide financial analyses as needed, including but not limited to capital planning, pricing decisions, COGS, labor patterns, inventory variances, and vendor contract negotiations

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • Minimum of 4 years progressive experience in accounting/finance
  • Proven leadership and people management skills
  • Excellent computer skills, and advanced proficiency with accounting and reporting systems and tools such as QuickBooks, MS Excel, and Restaurant365
  • M.A. or M.B.A. preferred, but not required
  • C.P.A. certification preferred, but not required
  • Multi-unit restaurant/hospitality or retail accounting experience preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting/forecasting preferred, but not required

Nice to have

  • Multi-unit restaurant/hospitality or retail accounting experience
  • Advanced knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting/forecasting
  • M.A. or M.B.A.
  • C.P.A. certification

What we offer

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Higher bonus structures
  • Work from home flexibility
  • Prioritization for employee work/life balance
  • Fast-track career growth opportunity
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