Accounting Manager

Our client, an investment management firm in Chicago, is seeking to hire an Accounting Manager. This role leads the accounting and financial reporting function across multiple legal entities within a complex organizational structure. The position oversees a small team, ensures the accuracy of financial data, and delivers consolidated reporting, analysis, and presentations for leadership. The environment offers a flexible hybrid schedule (three days in office), excellent benefits, low turnover, and a highly collaborative culture with strong work‑life balance.

• Manage and mentor a team of senior and staff accountants.
• Set priorities, distribute workload, and foster an engaged, supportive team environment.
• Serve as the primary representative of the team’s work to senior leadership.

• Maintain accurate, GAAP‑compliant financial records across several entities.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries across multiple ledgers.
• Develop schedules for earnings, expenses, accruals, and related activity.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements for various entity groupings, including investment‑related structures.
• Create board‑level reporting packages and respond to ad‑hoc reporting needs.

• Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities for process and control enhancements.
• Perform variance analysis and ensure timely reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Monitor procedures for compliance and drive continuous improvement.

• Participate in budgeting and forecasting, including review of expense trends and allocations.
• Support investment‑level analyses such as returns, asset allocation, and portfolio performance.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and assist with special projects.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial data presentation.
• Manage cost allocations, fee calculations, and co‑investment program activity.
• Respond to information requests from leadership, auditors, lenders, and other stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or industry.
• Experience with investment‑related or financial‑services environments preferred.
• Broad exposure to multi‑entity accounting and financial reporting.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to balance independent work with team leadership responsibilities.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Appreciates a flexible, people‑first culture with strong work‑life balance.