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Director of Accounting

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: SNI Financial
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-10
Job specializations:
  • Management
    CFO, Financial Manager
  • Finance & Banking
    CFO, Financial Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We have partnered with a growing financial services company seeking an Accounting Director to lead and scale the accounting function. With continued national expansion through strategic acquisitions, this is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the CFO.

The Accounting Director will oversee all aspects of the accounting function, including:

  • Leading monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
  • Managing technical accounting matters (business combinations, leases, equity compensation)
  • Overseeing financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
  • Managing the external audit process and auditor relationships
  • Supporting acquisition accounting and post-close integration
  • Enhancing systems, processes, and internal controls to support growth
  • Partnering closely with the CFO and executive leadership on strategic initiatives

This role is ideal for a technically strong, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment.

Qualifications
  • CPA required
  • 8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • A combination of Big 4 public accounting and industry leadership is strongly preferred
  • Experience with in a large, highly acquisitive RIA, wealth management firm, or PE-backed professional services environment strongly preferred
  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP, including business combinations, lease accounting, and equity compensation
  • Proven experience managing external audits and complex close processes
  • ERP experience required (Workday or similar systems preferred)
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving growth environment
Why This Role?
  • High-growth platform with strong executive backing
  • Direct partnership with CFO and the executive team
  • Opportunity to build scalable processes in an acquisitive environment
  • Visible leadership role with meaningful impact
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