Accounting Manager (JP 818)
- Location: Riverwoods, IL
- Remote: Hybrid
- Type: Contract
- Job #35158
Elevate your career as an Accounting Manager – a vital leadership role shaping financial accuracy, strategic insight, and operational excellence. This dynamic position offers an opportunity to oversee and refine core accounting functions within a fast-paced environment, driving compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Join a team where your expertise and leadership make a tangible impact on organizational success.
What you bring to the table:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (BBA or BS); Master’s degree is a plus
• CPA certification or progress toward certification strongly preferred
• 7-9 years of robust accounting and audit experience, including 2-3 years in a managerial capacity
• Hands-on experience managing teams responsible for general ledger functions, month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Great Plains, or NetSuite, along with Blackline
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• A detail-oriented, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with accelerated month-end closes (3-5 days) and managing cross-functional collaboration
Additional strengths that would be advantageous:
• International accounting experience
• Project management expertise
• Flexibility to operate within hybrid work arrangements, aligning with reporting cycles
Preferred educational and experiential background:
• Degree in Accounting with a focus on leadership roles
• Recent experience managing core GL functions within a similar setting
Other requirements:
• Must be local to Philadelphia, PA (2005 Market St, Two Commerce Square) or Riverwoods, IL (2700 Lake Cook Rd)
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule (2-3 days onsite)
• Ready to transition from temporary to full-time after six months, with a target salary upon conversion of $140K + 15% STIP
Seize this opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow—apply now with your updated resume, including your preferred location and salary expectations, and take the next step in your accounting leadership journey!