Accounting Manager

Our client, a rapidly growing healthcare services platform headquartered in Chicago, is looking to hire an Accounting Manager. The business is scaling quickly, both organically and through acquisitions, and they are seeking an individual who can grow into an Assistant Controller role over the next couple of years. This position will be involved in accounting, reporting, and acquisition integrations, while also helping build and improve processes to support the company’s continued growth. It is an exciting time to join the organization, as the company is well positioned and well capitalized to continue expanding. This is a hybrid role 1-2 days a week onsite in the downtown Chicago office. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activitiesPrepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting packagesPerform variance and flux analysis and explain key business drivers behind resultsAssist with technical accounting matters including lease accounting and GAAP complianceSupport external audit processes and coordinate audit deliverablesPartner with operations and leadership teams to provide financial insights and KPI analysisAssist with acquisition integration efforts and onboarding of newly acquired entitiesIdentify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to improve scalability and efficiencySupport budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis requestsCollaborate cross-functionally with accounting, operational leadership, and investment stakeholdersQualifications4–6 years of progressive accounting experiencePublic accounting background in audit/assurance preferredStrong understanding of US GAAP and financial reportingExperience supporting month-end close and external auditsAbility to communicate financial results clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences