Accounting Manager - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Accounting Manager - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
Accounting Manager Opportunity at a Top-Rated Chicago Firm
Join a high-end firm recently rated one of the top places to work in Chicago through Robert Half. This newly created Accounting Manager position offers exceptional compensation, career growth, and work-life balance in a rapidly expanding company fueled by strategic acquisitions. If you're tired of being undercompensated, this hybrid role in Chicago, Illinois, provides above-market pay, generous bonuses, and a fast-track to leadership. Salary range: $120,000 - $140,000, plus comprehensive benefits.
About the Role
As Accounting Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in financial strategy and operations for a dynamic organization experiencing explosive growth. Reporting to senior leadership, you'll oversee critical cash flow reporting, projections, and compliance with lenders and equity partners. This position is ideal for seasoned accountants with M&A expertise who thrive in high-growth environments. Enjoy hybrid flexibility in Chicago, IL, allowing you to balance professional success with personal life. Robert Half is proud to connect top talent like you with opportunities that value your contributions.
Key Responsibilities
Your impact will be immediate and strategic:
- Lead end-to-end accounting integration for M&A transactions, handling purchase accounting, earn-out calculations, opening balance sheets, and net working capital true-ups.
- Monitor investment performance and execute loan amortization calculations.
- Develop and refine general ledger reporting to drive business decisions.
- Mentor and lead a team of accounting professionals, emphasizing AR/AP efficiency.
- Deliver precise weekly/monthly cash projections over a 15-month rolling horizon, factoring in investment hires, M&A activities, and share repurchases.
- Prepare lender compliance packages, including quarterly certifications and acquisition approvals.
- Manage 3rd party equity reporting: compliance calculations, financial statements, data books, and stakeholder queries.
- Process complex stock compensation entries for M&A deals, RSUs, options, and share transactions.
These responsibilities position you at the heart of the company's expansion, offering visibility and growth potential unmatched in standard accounting roles.
Required Qualifications
To excel, bring:
- A Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance (Master's or CPA preferred).
- 5+ years in accounting, with 2+ in management and M&A experience.
- Expertise in cash flow forecasting, GAAP compliance, and financial modeling.
- Proven team leadership in AR/AP or similar functions.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP), and reporting tools.
- Strong communication for lender/equity interactions.
- Adaptability to a fast-paced, acquisition-driven culture.
Chicago accounting jobs demand precision—your M&A and compliance skills will set you apart in this competitive market.
Why Join Us?
This isn't just a job; it's a career accelerator. Benefit from:
- Premium Compensation: $120K-$140K base, surpassing competitors, with superior bonuses.
- Top-Tier Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance.
- Hybrid Flexibility: Work from home options prioritizing balance.
- Career Momentum: Rapid promotions amid acquisitions.
- Prestige: Work at a 'Best Places to Work' firm.
SEO-optimized for Accounting Manager jobs Chicago, M&A accounting roles IL, and hybrid finance careers. Robert Half streamlines your path—send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m today. Elevate your career in Chicago's thriving finance scene! (748 words)
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
120,000 - 140,000 USD / yearly
120,000 - 140,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Cash flow reporting and projectionsintermediate
- Covenant reporting to lendersintermediate
- M&A accounting integrationintermediate
- Purchase accountingintermediate
- Earn-out calculationsintermediate
- General ledger managementintermediate
- Team leadership and developmentintermediate
- AR/AP oversightintermediate
- Stock compensation accountingintermediate
- Financial compliance certificationsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (experience)
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including managerial roles (experience)
- Proven experience in M&A integrations and purchase accounting (experience)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards (experience)
- Experience with lender and equity partner compliance reporting (experience)
- Proficiency in cash flow forecasting and projections (experience)
- Leadership experience managing accounting teams (experience)
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (experience)
- CPA certification preferred (experience)
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, growth-oriented environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead accounting integration for M&A transactions, including purchase accounting, earn-out calculations, opening balance sheets, and net working capital true-ups
- Track investments, including performance monitoring and loan amortization calculations
- Create, maintain, and modify general ledger reporting to support business operations
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of accounting professionals, with focus on AR/AP
- Perform weekly/monthly cash projections for rolling 15 months, covering investment hires, M&A, and share repurchases
- Prepare lender compliance calculations, certifications, and schedules, including quarterly compliance and permitted acquisition certifications
- Prepare 3rd party equity compliance calculations, certifications, and schedules; deliver monthly/quarterly reporting including financial statements and data books
- Handle stock compensation entries for M&A, restricted share grants/vesting, option exercises, purchases, and repurchases
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $140,000
- general: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
- general: Higher-than-market bonus structures
- general: Hybrid work model with work-from-home flexibility
- general: Prioritization of employee work/life balance
- general: Fast-track career growth opportunities due to company expansion via acquisitions
- general: Employment with a top-rated workplace in Chicago
- general: Above-competitive pay rates compared to industry peers
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Accounting Manager - Careers at Robert Half
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Job Description
Accounting Manager Opportunity at a Top-Rated Chicago Firm
Join a high-end firm recently rated one of the top places to work in Chicago through Robert Half. This newly created Accounting Manager position offers exceptional compensation, career growth, and work-life balance in a rapidly expanding company fueled by strategic acquisitions. If you're tired of being undercompensated, this hybrid role in Chicago, Illinois, provides above-market pay, generous bonuses, and a fast-track to leadership. Salary range: $120,000 - $140,000, plus comprehensive benefits.
About the Role
As Accounting Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in financial strategy and operations for a dynamic organization experiencing explosive growth. Reporting to senior leadership, you'll oversee critical cash flow reporting, projections, and compliance with lenders and equity partners. This position is ideal for seasoned accountants with M&A expertise who thrive in high-growth environments. Enjoy hybrid flexibility in Chicago, IL, allowing you to balance professional success with personal life. Robert Half is proud to connect top talent like you with opportunities that value your contributions.
Key Responsibilities
Your impact will be immediate and strategic:
- Lead end-to-end accounting integration for M&A transactions, handling purchase accounting, earn-out calculations, opening balance sheets, and net working capital true-ups.
- Monitor investment performance and execute loan amortization calculations.
- Develop and refine general ledger reporting to drive business decisions.
- Mentor and lead a team of accounting professionals, emphasizing AR/AP efficiency.
- Deliver precise weekly/monthly cash projections over a 15-month rolling horizon, factoring in investment hires, M&A activities, and share repurchases.
- Prepare lender compliance packages, including quarterly certifications and acquisition approvals.
- Manage 3rd party equity reporting: compliance calculations, financial statements, data books, and stakeholder queries.
- Process complex stock compensation entries for M&A deals, RSUs, options, and share transactions.
These responsibilities position you at the heart of the company's expansion, offering visibility and growth potential unmatched in standard accounting roles.
Required Qualifications
To excel, bring:
- A Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance (Master's or CPA preferred).
- 5+ years in accounting, with 2+ in management and M&A experience.
- Expertise in cash flow forecasting, GAAP compliance, and financial modeling.
- Proven team leadership in AR/AP or similar functions.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP), and reporting tools.
- Strong communication for lender/equity interactions.
- Adaptability to a fast-paced, acquisition-driven culture.
Chicago accounting jobs demand precision—your M&A and compliance skills will set you apart in this competitive market.
Why Join Us?
This isn't just a job; it's a career accelerator. Benefit from:
- Premium Compensation: $120K-$140K base, surpassing competitors, with superior bonuses.
- Top-Tier Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance.
- Hybrid Flexibility: Work from home options prioritizing balance.
- Career Momentum: Rapid promotions amid acquisitions.
- Prestige: Work at a 'Best Places to Work' firm.
SEO-optimized for Accounting Manager jobs Chicago, M&A accounting roles IL, and hybrid finance careers. Robert Half streamlines your path—send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m today. Elevate your career in Chicago's thriving finance scene! (748 words)
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
120,000 - 140,000 USD / yearly
120,000 - 140,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Cash flow reporting and projectionsintermediate
- Covenant reporting to lendersintermediate
- M&A accounting integrationintermediate
- Purchase accountingintermediate
- Earn-out calculationsintermediate
- General ledger managementintermediate
- Team leadership and developmentintermediate
- AR/AP oversightintermediate
- Stock compensation accountingintermediate
- Financial compliance certificationsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (experience)
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including managerial roles (experience)
- Proven experience in M&A integrations and purchase accounting (experience)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards (experience)
- Experience with lender and equity partner compliance reporting (experience)
- Proficiency in cash flow forecasting and projections (experience)
- Leadership experience managing accounting teams (experience)
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (experience)
- CPA certification preferred (experience)
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, growth-oriented environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead accounting integration for M&A transactions, including purchase accounting, earn-out calculations, opening balance sheets, and net working capital true-ups
- Track investments, including performance monitoring and loan amortization calculations
- Create, maintain, and modify general ledger reporting to support business operations
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of accounting professionals, with focus on AR/AP
- Perform weekly/monthly cash projections for rolling 15 months, covering investment hires, M&A, and share repurchases
- Prepare lender compliance calculations, certifications, and schedules, including quarterly compliance and permitted acquisition certifications
- Prepare 3rd party equity compliance calculations, certifications, and schedules; deliver monthly/quarterly reporting including financial statements and data books
- Handle stock compensation entries for M&A, restricted share grants/vesting, option exercises, purchases, and repurchases
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $140,000
- general: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
- general: Higher-than-market bonus structures
- general: Hybrid work model with work-from-home flexibility
- general: Prioritization of employee work/life balance
- general: Fast-track career growth opportunities due to company expansion via acquisitions
- general: Employment with a top-rated workplace in Chicago
- general: Above-competitive pay rates compared to industry peers
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