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Senior Accounting Manager

Geneva Search Partners, LLC
Skokie, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026

Our client, a growing Management Services Organization (MSO) supporting skilled nursing facilities, is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead general ledger accounting and financial reporting across a multi-entity client portfolio. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys building structure, improving processes, and partnering with operations.

This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll review key deliverables, guide the team, and serve as a senior point of contact for client issues and escalations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

  • Oversee monthly close across multiple entities, ensuring deadlines and accuracy
  • Review financial statements before distribution to client leadership
  • Approve journal entries and handle more complex accounting as needed
  • Provide variance analysis and clear commentary on results

Reconciliations

  • Lead balance sheet review process across all client entities
  • Ensure key accounts (cash, AR, payroll, intercompany, etc.) are fully supported and resolved
  • Track and clear reconciling items with accountability and timeliness

Accounts Payable

  • Manage end-to-end AP operations, including approvals and payment execution
  • Review weekly payment runs and maintain proper controls
  • Handle vendor issues and escalations

Cash & Treasury

  • Monitor cash balances and inflows across client accounts
  • Determine weekly payment priorities based on available liquidity
  • Proactively identify cash gaps and communicate with stakeholders
  • Oversee transfers, bank activity, and account controls

Client Engagement

  • Act as senior accounting contact for client leadership
  • Support onboarding of new clients, including setup and process transition
  • Coordinate with auditors and external partners

Team & Operations

  • Coach and develop team members while ensuring coverage across responsibilities
  • Improve close, reconciliation, and AP processes for efficiency and scalability
  • Partner on systems and workflow enhancements
  • Help formalize policies and procedures as the business grows

Qualifications

Required

  • 4 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting strongly preferred)
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting and review processes
  • Experience working in multi-entity environments

Preferred

  • Healthcare, Senior living, or real estate-related experience
  • Background in client-facing or outsourced accounting environments
  • Familiarity with tools such as Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or AP automation platforms

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary : $125,000 - $150,000

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