• Accounting Manager

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Chicago, IL)


    Description

    The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $160,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]

     

    Role Overview

     

    This role is ideal for someone who not only understands accounting at a deep technical level, but also enjoys building processes, implementing structure, designing workflows, and improving financial operations.

     

    • Design, document, and implement scalable accounting workflows across multiple subsidiaries

    • Create standardized procedures for A/R, A/P, invoicing, inventory, cost accounting, payroll, and treasury

    • Build month-end and year-end close processes (calendar, checklists, responsibilities, deadlines)

    • Establish internal controls aligned with PE-backed operational best practices

    • Develop audit-ready accounting documentation and reconciliations

    • Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and management reports

    • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP across all entities

    • Assist CEO/CFO with forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling

    • Support intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidation reporting

    • Oversee accruals, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules

    • Evaluate and improve our current accounting systems (QuickBooks Enterprise / NetSuite etc.)

    • Build automated workflows that reduce manual errors and increase visibility

    • Implement tools for inventory management, COGS reporting, and cash tracking

    Requirements

    Required

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA

    • CPA or CPA-eligible preferred

    • 5–10+ years of accounting experience (public + industry mix ideal)

    • Strong knowledge of GAAP, multi-entity accounting, and consolidations

    • Experience building accounting processes, SOPs, and controls

    • Ability to thrive in a fast-growth, multi-entity environment

    • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

    • Proficient in accounting systems (QuickBooks Enterprise, NetSuite, Sage, SAP, etc.)

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

    Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

     

    Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

     

    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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