Accounting Manager - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Accounting Manager - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
About the Accounting Manager Role at a Top 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 acceleration, and work-life balance in Niles, Illinois. With a salary range of $120,000 - $140,000, superior bonuses, hybrid flexibility, and rapid growth via acquisitions, this role ensures you're not undercompensated for your expertise. Manage core accounting functions like P&L reviews, monthly closes, and acquisition integrations while leading a dynamic finance team. Ideal for seasoned professionals seeking leadership in a thriving environment.
Key Highlights
- Above-market pay and bonus structures
- Hybrid schedule prioritizing work/life balance
- Fast-track to senior leadership amid expansions
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability
Key Responsibilities
As Accounting Manager, you'll oversee critical accounting operations and drive strategic finance initiatives. This hands-on leadership role involves managing staff, optimizing processes, and partnering across the organization.
Core Duties Include
- Lead monthly close and financial reporting: Prepare accurate financial statements, conduct P&L reviews, and ensure timely closes.
- Drive business initiatives: Spearhead system rollouts, acquisition integrations, and process improvements for efficiency.
- Govern SAP systems: Oversee fixed assets, treasury, leases, and general ledger modules.
- Manage audits: Direct external audits and support auxiliary ones like Sales & Use Tax and AR Securitization.
- Champion team development: Lead change management, talent development, and staff performance for the Finance team.
- Collaborate on controls: Partner with Controls department to maintain robust internal controls.
- Strategic leadership: Report key performance metrics, develop business cases, and act as a key liaison with shared services.
This role demands proactive problem-solving and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven company.
Required Qualifications
To excel as Accounting Manager, bring proven expertise in corporate accounting and leadership. We're seeking candidates with:
Essential Skills and Experience
- 5+ years in accounting, with 2+ years in management; CPA preferred
- Deep SAP proficiency (fixed assets, treasury, GL)
- Hands-on experience with monthly closes, P&L analysis, and financial statements
- Demonstrated success in acquisition integrations and change management
- Strong audit management skills (external and internal controls)
- Leadership in talent development and team motivation
- Excellent communication for cross-functional partnerships
- Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; advanced degree a plus
SEO keywords: Accounting Manager jobs Niles IL, SAP Accounting Manager, Finance leadership Chicago, hybrid accounting roles Illinois.
Why Join Us?
This isn't just a job—it's a launchpad. Benefit from premium compensation exceeding competitors, hybrid flexibility, and a culture valuing your time. As the company expands through acquisitions, you'll gain visibility and rapid promotions. Enjoy top-tier benefits, a collaborative shared services environment, and the prestige of a top Chicago workplace. Robert Half places you here for long-term success. Apply now: Send resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m. Seize this hybrid Accounting Manager opportunity in Niles, IL today!
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Locations
- Niles, 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
- P&L Reviewsintermediate
- Monthly Close Processintermediate
- Acquisition Integrationintermediate
- SAP Governanceintermediate
- Change Managementintermediate
- Talent Developmentintermediate
- Internal Controlsintermediate
- External Audit Managementintermediate
- Financial Reportingintermediate
- Process Improvementsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (experience)
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory roles (experience)
- Strong knowledge of SAP systems, particularly fixed assets, treasury, and leases (experience)
- Proven experience in monthly close processes and financial statement preparation (experience)
- Track record in leading acquisitions, integrations, and business initiatives (experience)
- Excellent leadership and change management skills (experience)
- Experience managing external audits and internal controls (experience)
- CPA certification preferred (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead change management process for staff and seniors on the Finance team
- Function as the key developer of talent for the team
- Manage the monthly close process including preparation of financial statements
- Lead business initiatives and strategies such as system rollouts, integration of new acquisitions, and process improvements
- Manage the governance over key systems in SAP including fixed assets, treasury, leases, and other general ledger systems
- Partner with the Controls department to ensure effective internal controls
- Manage the external audit process
- Support auxiliary audits such as Sales & Use Tax, Accounts Receivable Securitization
- Conduct P&L reviews and drive key performance metrics in finance and business case development
- Handle other projects or duties as assigned
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $140,000
- general: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
- general: Higher bonus structures than top competitors
- general: Hybrid work from home flexibility with prioritization of work/life balance
- general: Fast-track career growth opportunities due to company expansion through acquisitions
- general: Rated one of the top places to work in Chicago
- general: Above-market pay rates
- general: Professional development and talent growth support
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Accounting Manager - Careers at Robert Half
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Accounting Manager - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
About the Accounting Manager Role at a Top 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 acceleration, and work-life balance in Niles, Illinois. With a salary range of $120,000 - $140,000, superior bonuses, hybrid flexibility, and rapid growth via acquisitions, this role ensures you're not undercompensated for your expertise. Manage core accounting functions like P&L reviews, monthly closes, and acquisition integrations while leading a dynamic finance team. Ideal for seasoned professionals seeking leadership in a thriving environment.
Key Highlights
- Above-market pay and bonus structures
- Hybrid schedule prioritizing work/life balance
- Fast-track to senior leadership amid expansions
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability
Key Responsibilities
As Accounting Manager, you'll oversee critical accounting operations and drive strategic finance initiatives. This hands-on leadership role involves managing staff, optimizing processes, and partnering across the organization.
Core Duties Include
- Lead monthly close and financial reporting: Prepare accurate financial statements, conduct P&L reviews, and ensure timely closes.
- Drive business initiatives: Spearhead system rollouts, acquisition integrations, and process improvements for efficiency.
- Govern SAP systems: Oversee fixed assets, treasury, leases, and general ledger modules.
- Manage audits: Direct external audits and support auxiliary ones like Sales & Use Tax and AR Securitization.
- Champion team development: Lead change management, talent development, and staff performance for the Finance team.
- Collaborate on controls: Partner with Controls department to maintain robust internal controls.
- Strategic leadership: Report key performance metrics, develop business cases, and act as a key liaison with shared services.
This role demands proactive problem-solving and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven company.
Required Qualifications
To excel as Accounting Manager, bring proven expertise in corporate accounting and leadership. We're seeking candidates with:
Essential Skills and Experience
- 5+ years in accounting, with 2+ years in management; CPA preferred
- Deep SAP proficiency (fixed assets, treasury, GL)
- Hands-on experience with monthly closes, P&L analysis, and financial statements
- Demonstrated success in acquisition integrations and change management
- Strong audit management skills (external and internal controls)
- Leadership in talent development and team motivation
- Excellent communication for cross-functional partnerships
- Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; advanced degree a plus
SEO keywords: Accounting Manager jobs Niles IL, SAP Accounting Manager, Finance leadership Chicago, hybrid accounting roles Illinois.
Why Join Us?
This isn't just a job—it's a launchpad. Benefit from premium compensation exceeding competitors, hybrid flexibility, and a culture valuing your time. As the company expands through acquisitions, you'll gain visibility and rapid promotions. Enjoy top-tier benefits, a collaborative shared services environment, and the prestige of a top Chicago workplace. Robert Half places you here for long-term success. Apply now: Send resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m. Seize this hybrid Accounting Manager opportunity in Niles, IL today!
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Locations
- Niles, 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
- P&L Reviewsintermediate
- Monthly Close Processintermediate
- Acquisition Integrationintermediate
- SAP Governanceintermediate
- Change Managementintermediate
- Talent Developmentintermediate
- Internal Controlsintermediate
- External Audit Managementintermediate
- Financial Reportingintermediate
- Process Improvementsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (experience)
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory roles (experience)
- Strong knowledge of SAP systems, particularly fixed assets, treasury, and leases (experience)
- Proven experience in monthly close processes and financial statement preparation (experience)
- Track record in leading acquisitions, integrations, and business initiatives (experience)
- Excellent leadership and change management skills (experience)
- Experience managing external audits and internal controls (experience)
- CPA certification preferred (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead change management process for staff and seniors on the Finance team
- Function as the key developer of talent for the team
- Manage the monthly close process including preparation of financial statements
- Lead business initiatives and strategies such as system rollouts, integration of new acquisitions, and process improvements
- Manage the governance over key systems in SAP including fixed assets, treasury, leases, and other general ledger systems
- Partner with the Controls department to ensure effective internal controls
- Manage the external audit process
- Support auxiliary audits such as Sales & Use Tax, Accounts Receivable Securitization
- Conduct P&L reviews and drive key performance metrics in finance and business case development
- Handle other projects or duties as assigned
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $140,000
- general: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
- general: Higher bonus structures than top competitors
- general: Hybrid work from home flexibility with prioritization of work/life balance
- general: Fast-track career growth opportunities due to company expansion through acquisitions
- general: Rated one of the top places to work in Chicago
- general: Above-market pay rates
- general: Professional development and talent growth support
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Accounting Manager - Careers at Robert Half @ Robert Half.
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