Senior Finance and Accounting Manager
Xerxes Global
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Lead and oversee accounting operations for clients, including month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls
- Ensure GAAP compliance, accurate technical accounting, and high-quality financial reporting
- Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and support audit processes
- Provide financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting in support of client objectives
- Partner with technology teams on ERP/accounting system design and implementation
- Act as the key point of contact for executives, boards, and private equity stakeholders
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance teams to ensure excellence in deliverables
- Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and the scope of services
- Support strategic FP&A initiatives (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis) as needed
Requirements
- CPA required; Big 4 or public accounting experience strongly preferred
- Corporate accounting leadership also considered
- 7–15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s a plus)
- Expertise in month-end close, technical accounting, financial reporting, and audits
- Exposure to FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting is a plus
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, ERP, and financial reporting systems
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing client relationships
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Additional perks tailored to your needs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
GAAP compliancemonth-end closeyear-end closereconciliationsfinancial analysisfinancial modelingforecastingtechnical accountingfinancial reportingaudits
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringclient relationship managementcommunicationstrategic thinkingteam developmentcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsstakeholder engagement
Certifications
CPA