Accounting Manager - Skybox Capital

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Finance & AccountingAccounting Manager

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Overview

Accounting Manager Reports to: ControllerFirm: Skybox Capital LLC – Family Office & Private EquityLocation: ChicagoEmployment Type: Full-time About Skybox Capital Skybox Capital is a dynamic family office and private equity firm investing across the capital structure, with a focus on…

Key Responsibilities

We're seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our finance operations team. You'll oversee a distributed team of staff and senior accountants across our U.S.

Requirements Summary

Required: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP, consolidations, multi-entity structures) Demonstrated ability to analyze how a…

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Responsibilities

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→Manage and develop a team of staff and senior accountants across U.S. and offshore locations
→Establish clear processes, workflows, and accountability systems
→Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and mentorship
→Foster a culture of accuracy, continuous improvement, and professional growth

Assess the operations and business models of newly acquired entities or investments
Design tailored accounting processes, chart of accounts structures, and workflows for new portfolio companies
Build scalable systems that accommodate the unique characteristics of each business while maintaining consistency across the portfolio
Translate complex business operations into appropriate accounting treatments and controls
Create documentation and training materials to onboard new entities into our accounting framework

Design and implement audit processes to ensure data integrity across all accounting functions
Build multi-layered review workflows to catch errors before they reach financial statements
Develop standard operating procedures and documentation for all accounting processes
Identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve speed and accuracy

Oversee month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations across multiple entities
Ensure proper recording and reporting for complex investment structures
Write SQL queries to extract, analyze, and validate financial data from NetSuite and other systems
Partner with IT and operations teams to integrate accounting systems and automate workflows
Leverage AI and automation tools to reduce manual work and improve data quality

Support the Controller in producing accurate and timely financial statements
Collaborate with investment, tax, and operations teams on cross-functional projects
Assist with ad hoc analysis and special projects as the firm continues to grow

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role
Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP, consolidations, multi-entity structures)
Demonstrated ability to analyze how a business operates and design end-to-end accounting processes, workflows, and controls that accurately reflect the underlying economic activity of the entity from the ground up
Experience building accounting frameworks for new entities, acquisitions, or diverse business models
Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, analysis, and validation
Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
Proven ability to design and implement internal controls and audit procedures
Experience managing remote or offshore teams
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred but not required)

Background in private equity, investment funds, family office, or financial services
Experience onboarding acquired companies or integrating disparate accounting systems
Experience with Bill.com, treasury management, or investment accounting
Comfort with AI tools and accounting automation platforms
Ability to translate complex accounting issues into clear explanations for non-finance stakeholders

Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality
Systems thinker who can see the big picture while managing the details
Analytical problem-solver who can understand diverse business models and translate them into accounting processes
Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
Strong communicator who can lead teams across time zones and cultures
Tech-savvy problem solver who embraces new tools and methods
Adaptable and curious — excited by the challenge of learning new businesses and industries