Accounting Manager

Corporate Accounting Manager

📍 Hybrid | Chicago Area | Competitive Six-Figure Salary Bonus

About the Role

We are seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to join a high-performing finance team at a publicly traded global company. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting and works closely with shared services teams, corporate departments, and global business units.

This is a high-visibility role with direct interaction with the Corporate Controller and Assistant Controllers, offering significant career growth and leadership opportunities.

What You’ll Do

🔹 Lead & Manage – Oversee a team of two Senior Accountants and a shared services team of 10 staff

🔹 Own the Month-End Close – Manage corporate financials for insurance, debt, pensions, fixed assets, payroll, intercompany allocations, and more

🔹 Review & Approve – Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting prepared by accounting teams

🔹 Drive Process Improvements – Continuously enhance efficiencies and leverage shared services models

🔹 Present & Advise – Prepare and present quarterly financial results to the Corporate Controller

🔹 Manage Compliance & Controls – Ensure strong SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness

🔹 Collaborate Across Teams – Work closely with SEC Reporting, FP&A, Tax, IT, Legal, HR, and Operating Companies to drive financial excellence

🔹 Engage in Special Projects – Support key initiatives, M&A activities, and process transformation efforts

What We’re Looking For

✅ 7 years of accounting experience (corporate, public accounting, or a mix)

✅ CPA strongly preferred; solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP & SOX compliance

✅ Leadership experience – Proven ability to manage teams and cross-functional collaboration

✅ Problem solver & process improver – Someone who challenges the status quo

✅ Thrives in a fast-paced environment – Adaptable to changing priorities and ad hoc projects

✅ Technology-savvy – Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, Outlook); Oracle & OneStream a plus

✅ Shared services experience is highly preferred

Why Join Us?

🚀 Leadership & Growth – Work directly with senior leadership & gain exposure to high-level financial strategy

🌍 Global Impact – Be part of a large, publicly traded company with international operations

🔎 Diverse Responsibilities – Expand your expertise across corporate accounting, financial reporting, tax, and strategic projects

This is an exceptional opportunity for an accounting leader looking to make a real impact in a dynamic, growing organization.

📩 Interested? Apply now