Accounting Manager - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Accounting Manager - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
About the Accounting Manager Role at Robert Half
Join a high-end firm recently rated one of Chicago's top places to work through Robert Half's premier job placement services. We're seeking an exceptional Accounting Manager for our client's rapidly expanding organization in Niles, Illinois. This hybrid position offers above-market compensation, superior benefits, and genuine work-life balance in a fast-paced environment fueled by strategic acquisitions. If you're tired of being undercompensated, this role provides the recognition your expertise deserves.
The Accounting Manager will oversee core accounting functions including P&L reviews, monthly financial closes, acquisition integrations, and leadership of the finance team. As a pivotal business partner, you'll drive key performance metrics, develop business cases, and collaborate across shared services. With the company's aggressive growth trajectory, this position serves as a fast-track to senior leadership. Robert Half places top talent in roles like this—apply now to elevate your career.
Key Highlights of This Opportunity
- Salary exceeding top Chicago competitors: $120,000-$140,000 base
- Enhanced bonus structures and comprehensive benefits
- Hybrid schedule prioritizing employee well-being
- Leadership in high-impact projects amid company expansion
Key Responsibilities
The Accounting Manager role demands strategic oversight and hands-on leadership. Primary duties include:
- Financial Close Leadership: Direct the monthly close process, ensuring accurate preparation of financial statements, flux analysis, and variance reporting.
- Team Development: Lead change management for staff and seniors, functioning as the primary talent developer through mentoring, performance coaching, and succession planning.
- Strategic Initiatives: Spearhead business strategies like system rollouts, new acquisition integrations, and process optimization to support scalable growth.
- SAP Governance: Manage critical modules including fixed assets, treasury, leases, and general ledger, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Audit & Controls: Oversee external audits, partner with Controls for robust internal frameworks, and support specialized reviews like Sales & Use Tax or AR Securitization.
- Business Partnership: Act as a key liaison with shared service centers, driving KPIs and contributing to business case development.
This role offers visibility to executive leadership and opportunities to shape the finance function during transformative growth.
Required Qualifications
To excel as Accounting Manager, candidates must bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent; CPA strongly preferred.
- 5-8+ years in progressive accounting roles, with 2+ years in supervisory capacities.
- Deep expertise in SAP ERP, monthly closes, P&L management, and acquisition accounting.
- Proven track record in audit management, internal controls (SOX compliance ideal), and cross-functional leadership.
- Strong analytical skills for KPI development and process improvements.
- Excellent communication for stakeholder engagement and talent leadership.
- Adaptability to thrive in acquisition-driven environments.
Robert Half prioritizes candidates with Chicago-area experience and a passion for high-growth firms.
Why Join Us?
This isn't just a job—it's a career accelerator. Benefit from a salary range of $120,000-$140,000, medical/vision/dental/life/disability coverage, lucrative bonuses, and hybrid flexibility. Ranked among Chicago's best workplaces, our client values your time with policies promoting work-life harmony. Rapid expansion through acquisitions means immediate promotion paths. Partner with Robert Half, the leader in finance placements, to secure this role. Send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.com today. Keywords: Accounting Manager jobs Niles IL, SAP Accounting roles Chicago, hybrid finance leadership positions.
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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
- Monthly close process managementintermediate
- P&L reviewsintermediate
- Acquisition integrationintermediate
- SAP system governanceintermediate
- Talent development and leadershipintermediate
- Change managementintermediate
- External audit managementintermediate
- Internal controls partnershipintermediate
- 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)
- Proven experience with SAP ERP systems, particularly fixed assets, treasury, and leases (experience)
- Strong background in monthly close processes and P&L management (experience)
- Experience leading acquisition integrations and system rollouts (experience)
- Demonstrated ability to manage external audits and internal controls (experience)
- Excellent leadership and change management skills (experience)
- CPA certification preferred (experience)
- Advanced proficiency in financial analysis and business case development (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly close process including preparation of financial statements
- Manage P&L reviews and drive key performance metrics
- Oversee integration and acquisition project work
- Lead staff and seniors on the Finance team through change management
- Develop talent and mentor team members
- Govern key SAP systems including fixed assets, treasury, leases, and general ledger
- Partner with Controls department to ensure effective internal controls
- Manage the external audit process and support auxiliary audits
- Lead business initiatives such as system rollouts and process improvements
- Serve as key contact with shared service center managers
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $140,000
- general: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance
- general: Life and disability insurance
- general: Higher bonus structures than competitors
- general: Hybrid work from home flexibility
- general: Prioritization of work/life balance
- general: Fast-track career growth opportunities due to company expansion
- general: Employment with a top-rated company in Chicago
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Job Description
About the Accounting Manager Role at Robert Half
Join a high-end firm recently rated one of Chicago's top places to work through Robert Half's premier job placement services. We're seeking an exceptional Accounting Manager for our client's rapidly expanding organization in Niles, Illinois. This hybrid position offers above-market compensation, superior benefits, and genuine work-life balance in a fast-paced environment fueled by strategic acquisitions. If you're tired of being undercompensated, this role provides the recognition your expertise deserves.
The Accounting Manager will oversee core accounting functions including P&L reviews, monthly financial closes, acquisition integrations, and leadership of the finance team. As a pivotal business partner, you'll drive key performance metrics, develop business cases, and collaborate across shared services. With the company's aggressive growth trajectory, this position serves as a fast-track to senior leadership. Robert Half places top talent in roles like this—apply now to elevate your career.
Key Highlights of This Opportunity
- Salary exceeding top Chicago competitors: $120,000-$140,000 base
- Enhanced bonus structures and comprehensive benefits
- Hybrid schedule prioritizing employee well-being
- Leadership in high-impact projects amid company expansion
Key Responsibilities
The Accounting Manager role demands strategic oversight and hands-on leadership. Primary duties include:
- Financial Close Leadership: Direct the monthly close process, ensuring accurate preparation of financial statements, flux analysis, and variance reporting.
- Team Development: Lead change management for staff and seniors, functioning as the primary talent developer through mentoring, performance coaching, and succession planning.
- Strategic Initiatives: Spearhead business strategies like system rollouts, new acquisition integrations, and process optimization to support scalable growth.
- SAP Governance: Manage critical modules including fixed assets, treasury, leases, and general ledger, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Audit & Controls: Oversee external audits, partner with Controls for robust internal frameworks, and support specialized reviews like Sales & Use Tax or AR Securitization.
- Business Partnership: Act as a key liaison with shared service centers, driving KPIs and contributing to business case development.
This role offers visibility to executive leadership and opportunities to shape the finance function during transformative growth.
Required Qualifications
To excel as Accounting Manager, candidates must bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent; CPA strongly preferred.
- 5-8+ years in progressive accounting roles, with 2+ years in supervisory capacities.
- Deep expertise in SAP ERP, monthly closes, P&L management, and acquisition accounting.
- Proven track record in audit management, internal controls (SOX compliance ideal), and cross-functional leadership.
- Strong analytical skills for KPI development and process improvements.
- Excellent communication for stakeholder engagement and talent leadership.
- Adaptability to thrive in acquisition-driven environments.
Robert Half prioritizes candidates with Chicago-area experience and a passion for high-growth firms.
Why Join Us?
This isn't just a job—it's a career accelerator. Benefit from a salary range of $120,000-$140,000, medical/vision/dental/life/disability coverage, lucrative bonuses, and hybrid flexibility. Ranked among Chicago's best workplaces, our client values your time with policies promoting work-life harmony. Rapid expansion through acquisitions means immediate promotion paths. Partner with Robert Half, the leader in finance placements, to secure this role. Send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.com today. Keywords: Accounting Manager jobs Niles IL, SAP Accounting roles Chicago, hybrid finance leadership positions.
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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
- Monthly close process managementintermediate
- P&L reviewsintermediate
- Acquisition integrationintermediate
- SAP system governanceintermediate
- Talent development and leadershipintermediate
- Change managementintermediate
- External audit managementintermediate
- Internal controls partnershipintermediate
- 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)
- Proven experience with SAP ERP systems, particularly fixed assets, treasury, and leases (experience)
- Strong background in monthly close processes and P&L management (experience)
- Experience leading acquisition integrations and system rollouts (experience)
- Demonstrated ability to manage external audits and internal controls (experience)
- Excellent leadership and change management skills (experience)
- CPA certification preferred (experience)
- Advanced proficiency in financial analysis and business case development (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly close process including preparation of financial statements
- Manage P&L reviews and drive key performance metrics
- Oversee integration and acquisition project work
- Lead staff and seniors on the Finance team through change management
- Develop talent and mentor team members
- Govern key SAP systems including fixed assets, treasury, leases, and general ledger
- Partner with Controls department to ensure effective internal controls
- Manage the external audit process and support auxiliary audits
- Lead business initiatives such as system rollouts and process improvements
- Serve as key contact with shared service center managers
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $140,000
- general: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance
- general: Life and disability insurance
- general: Higher bonus structures than competitors
- general: Hybrid work from home flexibility
- general: Prioritization of work/life balance
- general: Fast-track career growth opportunities due to company expansion
- general: Employment with a top-rated company in Chicago
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