Senior Manager of Accounting

Senior Accounting Manager Chicago Loop | HybridLHH has been engaged by a long‑standing client to recruit a Senior Accounting Manager focused on equity‑based and incentive compensation accounting. This is a public financial services organization known for internal mobility, long‑term employee tenure, and strong work life balance.This role will lead the technical accounting ownership and oversight across equity‑based and incentive compensation programs in a public company environment. Responsibilities center on ensuring accurate accounting and reporting, complex transaction analysis, intercompany coordination, and settlement activity related to compensation plans. The role also supports budgeting and forecasting under US GAAP, supplemental reporting requirements, and statutory and regulatory disclosures.The position serves as a key US GAAP subject matter expert and partners closely with Human Resources, Accounting Operations, Tax, Accounting Policy, and international counterparts. There is regular interaction with SOX, internal audit, and external auditors to support quarterly and annual reporting, and to ensure strong internal controls and compliance discipline. The team values continuous improvement, including the use of data and automation to enhance reporting, controls, and efficiency.This role includes people leadership responsibility and offers a clear path for growth within the organization.Background requirements: • 5+ years of public accounting and or corporate accounting experience with meaningful exposure to equity or incentive compensation accounting • Manager‑level experience strongly preferred • Public company experience via public accounting or corporate required • CPA strongly preferredHybrid schedule, excellent quality of life, and a comprehensive benefits package.Search being run by Brian Esko @ LHHPlease apply here or send your resume to Brian.Esko@LHH.com for consideration.Compensation: $130,000–$150,000 base salary plus target bonus of approximately 20%. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 6% 401(k) match, and generous PTO.Compliance StatementEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy.The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance