Director of Accounting

Director of Accounting

Chicago, IL (Loop)

Hybrid Schedule | $175K - $200K Base 25%-30% Bonus

I'm partnering with a rapidly growing, private equity-backed wealth management platform on a newly created Director of Accounting opportunity.

This is an exceptional chance to join a company at a pivotal stage of growth. Through a successful acquisition strategy, the organization has already scaled to more than $8.5 billion in assets under management and has ambitious plans to grow significantly over the next several years. With national expansion underway, they are building the finance infrastructure needed to support that growth.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will serve as the accounting leader for the organization and play a key role in shaping processes, controls, systems, and accounting strategy as the business continues to scale.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Newly created leadership position with significant visibility across the organization

• Opportunity to help build and scale the accounting function during a period of rapid growth

• Direct partnership with an experienced CFO and executive leadership team

• Exposure to acquisitions, technical accounting, integrations, and strategic initiatives

• Flexible hybrid schedule with only 2-3 days per week in the office

• Private office in a premier downtown Chicago location

• Recently implemented Workday ERP

• Backed by sophisticated private equity investors

• Advisory board includes highly respected leaders from the wealth management industry

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process

• Oversee financial reporting, audit management, internal controls, treasury, and cash management

• Serve as the organization's technical accounting expert

• Lead accounting for acquisitions, purchase accounting, lease accounting, and equity-related transactions

• Drive process improvements and ERP optimization initiatives

• Support post-acquisition integrations and finance transformation efforts

• Develop and mentor a growing accounting team

• Partner closely with FP&A, executive leadership, and private equity stakeholders

Ideal Background

• CPA required

• Big 4 or Tier 2 public accounting foundation

• Approximately 8-14 years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong technical accounting expertise including business combinations, ASC 842, equity accounting, and US GAAP

• Experience managing audits and complex close processes

• Background within financial services, wealth management, RIAs, or PE-backed services organizations is highly desirable

• Workday experience is a plus

• Looking for a high-potential accounting leader who is excited about growing with a rapidly scaling organization

Compensation

• Base Salary: $175K - $200K

• Bonus: 25%-30%

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Long-term growth opportunity within a highly acquisitive platform

If you're a CPA with a strong public accounting foundation and are looking for an opportunity to build, influence, and grow alongside a high-performing executive team, I'd welcome a confidential conversation. Please apply or contact me directly at rob.parker@snifinancial.com