Accounting Manager

Our client is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their growing finance team. We are ideally seeking someone with corporate accounting and managerial experience that is commutable full-time in office, 5days onsite, to La Grange, Illinois. The compensation is $110K-$125K base + bonus.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing team by hiring, onboarding, and developing talent; oversee performance and foster continuous growth
• Develop quarterly operating and cash flow forecasts, and conduct financial analysis as directed by the Controller
• Oversee the accounting function, stepping in on day-to-day general ledger entries and sales commission processes as needed
• Review and manage balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring bank accounts are reconciled accurately and on time
• Collaborate with the accounting team to formalize policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate fraud risk
• Ensure the integrity of financial reporting, including preparation of consolidated financial statements where applicable
• Manage disbursement processes and controls, as well as debt reporting and lender covenant compliance
• Mentor and support team members through coaching, training, and professional development initiatives
• Coordinate with an external valuation firm to assess the fair value of retained mortgage servicing rights (MSRs)
• Analyze and interpret legal agreements (such as MLPAs, AMAs, and forward purchase/sale agreements) to determine proper accounting treatment
• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in finance, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, and treasury/disbursement functions
• Minimum 2 years of experience in treasury operations, loan funding, corporate banking, or a similar finance area
• At least 2 years of leadership experience managing teams
• Mortgage industry experience preferred (2+ years)
• Familiarity with systems such as Encompass (LOS), NetSuite (general ledger), and document management platforms strongly preferred
• Solid knowledge of bank account management, cash flow oversight, and treasury operations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook