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Senior Accounting Manager

CFS, Chicago, IL, United States

Salary max: $67.00

Duration: Full Time



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Senior Accounting Manager
Salary Range: $140,000 – $160,000
Key Responsibilities of The Senior Accounting Manager:





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As a key leader on our finance team, you’ll shape the direction of our accounting function and drive financial excellence across the organization. You’ll mentor a talented team, streamline processes, and partner with leaders at every level to support smart, data‑driven decisions.


Why work for our client as The Senior Accounting Manager



  • Stable Company

  • Great Leadership

  • Close Knit Team

  • Competitive Pay and Benefits


In this role, as the Senior Accounting Manager you will:



  • Lead & inspire a high‑performing accounting team, providing mentorship, development, and a collaborative, growth‑focused culture.

  • Own the month‑end close, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting, reviewing statements, reconciliations, analyses, and key balance‑sheet accounts.

  • Guide budgeting & forecasting, driving the annual budget process and delivering meaningful insights to department leaders.

  • Strengthen internal controls, enhance reporting processes, and ensure year‑round audit readiness and compliance.

  • Oversee operational accounting, resolving exceptions, monitoring receivables and payables, and ensuring timely closeout of key financial activities.

  • Manage cash flow & treasury operations, optimizing working capital, forecasting needs, and ensuring smooth, accurate payment cycles.

  • Support tax, year‑end, and regulatory tasks including sales & use tax accruals, 1099 processing, and yearly opening balance setup.

  • Lead strategic financial initiatives that elevate performance, efficiency, and overall business impact.





Qualifications of The Senior Accounting Manager:



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience/training).

  • CPA required.

  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.

  • Experience within a complex, project‑driven or fast‑paced business environment preferred.




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