Senior Accounting Manager

Addison Group is partnering with a publicly traded organization to identify a Senior Accounting Manager to join its corporate accounting team.

The organization offers a collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong leadership visibility and a focus on continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting leader to step into a strategic, hands-on role with the ability to influence processes and drive change.

Location: Hybrid work schedule near Des Plaines, IL (Onsite Tuesday–Thursday; Remote Monday & Friday)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end close and financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis
• Navigate and manage a complex chart of accounts within a large ERP environment
• Drive process improvements and standardization across multiple business units
• Act as a change agent, helping implement structure and discipline across the organization
• Develop and implement standardized workflows and best practices
• Partner cross-functionally to support business initiatives and improve financial processes
• Lead internal and external audit processes, including issue identification and remediation
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Accounting) preferred
• CPA required
• 6+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Public accounting experience required
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP)
• Experience with cost accounting and revenue recognition preferred
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across functions

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $160,000 – $170,000
• Performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement plan with company match