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Director of Accounting
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-03-10
Listing for:
SNI Financial
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-10
Job specializations:
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Management
CFO, Financial Manager -
Finance & Banking
CFO, Financial Manager
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
- 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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