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Accounting Manager

OneMarket Sales
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026

About the Opportunity

A Chicago-based family office and private equity firm that builds and invests in high-growth businesses. This role supports one of its fastest-growing portfolio companies operating in a highly transactional, volume-driven environment.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership-focused Accounting Manager role where you’ll help scale the accounting function alongside a rapidly growing business. The environment is fast-paced, data-driven, and operationally complex—ideal for someone who enjoys building structure within high-volume transaction flows.


The Role

The Accounting Manager will oversee day-to-day accounting operations while leading a small, distributed team. This role is focused on owning the accounting function at a process and team level—driving accuracy, improving workflows, and ensuring the business can scale efficiently.

You’ll partner closely with the Controller and cross-functional teams to build and refine accounting processes that align with how the business actually operates, particularly in a high-transaction environment involving large volumes of daily activity.


Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Oversight

  • Manage and develop a team of accountants (including offshore team members)

  • Establish clear workflows, delegation structures, and accountability

  • Review work, provide feedback, and ensure high-quality output

High-Volume Transaction Accounting

  • Oversee accounting tied to large volumes of daily transactions (sales, payments, refunds, settlements)

  • Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations across accounts

  • Monitor and improve processes around revenue recognition and cash flow tracking

Process Design & Controls

  • Build and refine scalable accounting processes to support rapid growth

  • Implement strong internal controls, audit trails, and review procedures

  • Identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement

Systems & Data

  • Work within NetSuite and other systems to improve reporting and workflows

  • Utilize data tools (SQL is a strong plus) to validate and analyze financial data

  • Partner with internal teams to automate manual processes and improve accuracy

Financial Reporting

  • Support month-end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis

  • Partner with leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial insights

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