Accounting Manager - CPA Required Job at The LaSalle Group, Chicago, IL

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  • The LaSalle Group
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

LaSalle Network has partnered with a publicly held credit firm in downtown Chicago to hire on an Accounting Manager to their growing US team.

This Accounting Manager will serve as a critical link between accounting policy, operations, and the business, driving clarity, accuracy, and strategy across high-stakes accounting initiatives. If you want a role where your expertise truly shapes decisions, this one's for you.

This role is back in the Loop office 2x a week and is budgeted between $120,000-$140,000 base salary commensurate with experience along with additional bonus eligibility. Candidates that apply MUST have a CPA, and experience working in public accounting or at a public company.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead technical accounting activities for complex, unusual, or new transactions
  • Draft detailed technical memos and communicate implications to leadership and auditors
  • Partner cross-functionally to assess the accounting impact of new initiatives
  • Manage accounting considerations for minority investments, cash flows, and impairment reviews
  • Support statutory audits for newly acquired foreign entities
  • Coordinate M&A-related accounting including entries, documentation, and audit requests
  • Implement new accounting standards and internal controls in partnership with leadership
  • Drive month-end close activities for relevant technical areas
  • Identify process improvements and leverage technology to enhance efficiency
Requirements:
  • 7+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar field; active CPA required
  • Big 4 experience strongly preferred
  • Deep expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting for public companies
  • Strong relationship-building skills across finance and operational teams
  • Ability to communicate technical topics clearly to diverse audiences
  • High initiative, strong follow-through, and collaborative mindset
What's in it for me?
  • Competitive salary and full benefits
  • A hybrid schedule offering flexibility and balance
  • Front-row seat to complex accounting, M&A, and cross-functional work
  • Opportunities to influence key accounting decisions and process enhancements

Ready to bring your expertise to a team that values smart, driven accounting professionals? Apply now to become the next Accounting Manager - CPA driving impact across this respected organization.

Thank You,

Arden Dyer
LaSalle Network

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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

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