Senior Manager, Accounting

Senior Manager, Accounting

AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture

We’re a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm with offices in the U.S. and India. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: “Areté.”  And excellence is exactly what we strive for.  

We’re celebrating our fourth year as one of Forbes’ World’s Best Management Consulting Firms – and our success starts with our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete’s “Culture of Care” takes a holistic approach to the employee experience.  

AAretians (our team members) are leaders at every level. You are encouraged to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing personal development and fulfillment. 

The Role

As AArete’s Senior Manager, Accounting, you will play a critical role in leading and scaling the Accounting function as the organization continues to grow and evolve. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance strategic oversight with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and execute. You will lead the day-to-day Accounting operations, oversee the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting, and develop a high-performing team while strengthening processes, controls and systems to support the business through periods of growth and transformation.

Work You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day Accounting operations, including accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing and billing, accounts receivable and collections, fixed assets, and general accounting
• Oversee the general ledger and maintain the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial reporting
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring financial information is complete, accurate, and delivered on time
• Manage daily banking activities and ensure monthly and quarterly bank compliance requirements are completed accurately and on schedule
• Lead and develop the team, ensuring reporting deadlines are consistently met and appropriate controls and processes in place
• Coordinate the preparation of financial information for tax filings and partner with external tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely completion
• Lead year-end audit preparation and coordination, partnering with external auditors to ensure an efficient and timely audit process
• Ensure Accounting operations and reporting remain compliant with applicable legal, regulatory, tax, and internal control requirements
• Partner with the Controller, CFO, and other business leaders to provide financial insights, respond to reporting needs, and support business decision-making
• Support M&A activities, including Accounting-related due diligence, integration, and implementation efforts
• Other duties as assigned [EC1]

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience; experience leading teams strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including financial reporting, budgeting, and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• CPA certification required
• Public accounting experience required
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition principles, including ASC 606
• Experience working in a private company environment; professional services industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system
• Applicants must be based in Chicago, IL, and flexible to work from our Chicago office as needed
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship[EC2]

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paid holidays
• Own Your Day flexible work policy
• Competitive majority employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match
• Generous paid parental leave options
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Charitable contribution matching program
• New client commission opportunities and referral bonus program
• Bike share discount program

The estimated base salary range for this position is $125-150k. In addition to this base salary, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This range is a part of a competitive, total compensation package together with our majority employer-paid benefits and incentive pay for eligible roles. Please note that this range is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary due to numerous factors, including but not limited to experience level, certifications, and other relevant business considerations.

AArete will accept applications until the position is filled. The job posting will be removed once the role is no longer available.  [EC3]

We put humans at the center of our work 

We’re a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and strategy & change for clients. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by a digital-first mindset, market intelligence, and data-driven approach to deliver purposeful change, actionable insights, and guaranteed results.

But what sets us apart is our people. We are guided by our deeply embedded guiding principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion.  

And we’ve been recognized as a top firm to work for by companies like Forbes, Top Workplaces Chicago Tribune, and Consulting Magazine.  

We’ve earned a Great Place to Work Certification™ and been named a World’s Best Management Consulting Firm by Forbes, Vault’s Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Firms, and Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Firms.  

Learn more about our award-winning culture 

AArete, LLC (“AArete”) may utilize Artificial Intelligence/Automated Decision-Making Technology/Automated Employment Decision Technology tools and resources (“AI” or “tools” or “resources”) to assist humans in generating job descriptions and postings, recruitment, analyzation of information, screening candidates, evaluation of candidate information, and assisting humans in the selection of potential candidates by all levels of AArete employees for all positions.

AArete may use Microsoft Co-Pilot, OpenAI ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, LinkedIn Recruiter AI and Hiring Assistant, Jobvite Talent Fit and AArete HireSense. AArete may use all the information you provide. Submission of information to AArete shall serve as consent to AArete’s use of AI tools and resources. AArete complies with all applicable law and does not use AI to discriminate against any individual and does not use location or geographic data like zip codes to act in a discriminatory or illegal manner. Your personal data may be used in relation to prospective employment with AArete and will only be retained for so long as legally necessary.

AArete shall comply with its posted privacy policies and candidates may contact Recruiting or Privacy Departments, as identified below, to request accommodations or to exercise any of your applicable rights, pursuant to applicable law: 

Recruiting: recruiting@aarete.com

Privacy: privacy@aarete.com 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

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[EC1]Do not remove

[EC2]Must receive written leadership approval to remove any of these requirements

[EC3]Can be removed if role will not be posted (internally or externally)