Accounting Manager

Company: HQ for $15B global insurance brokeragePosition: Accounting Manager - Transactions & AcquisitionsSalary: $130k-$140k base salary plus 15% bonus targetBenefits: Standard medical/dental/vision/401k including 15 PTO daysSchedule: Can be FULLY REMOTE - ideally on-site once per quarterLocation: Rolling Meadows, IL (near Woodfield Mall)Software: JD Edwards, Excel, Power BI, Sigma AI Apps PlatformIndustry: Insurance Brokerage, Financial ServicesKEYS:Strong technical accountant - Requires public/private mix with 3-5 years public in their background and CPAStrong with juggling prioritiesStrong business partner function- able to interact with senior leaders in Global & Domestic Tax, Global & Domestic Legal, Global & Domestic TreasuryExperience with transaction and acquisition accountingRequires large corporate experience with a track record of successStrongly prefer global scope- will work with North America (including Canada), UK and AustraliaPosition Summary: Accounting Manager Open opportunity for an Accounting Manager within the Global Transaction and Acquisition Accounting team of the US Accounting Center of Excellence based in Rolling Meadows, IL. The Manager will be responsible for accounting coordination and oversight of all global transactions and acquisitions to ensure that results are properly controlled and in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Manager will be part of the US Accounting Center of Excellence and will report directly to the Assistant Corporate Controller. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Manage and review the work of a two-member team to complete all month-end close responsibilities and deliverables Partner with stakeholders across our global Corporate structure (Tax, Treasury, Finance, Legal, etc.) to understand and account for complex, multi-step transactions Oversee the global legal entity rationalization program, identifying entities to eliminate and executing on wind-down accounting Assist to review acquisition accounting entries for stock and asset purchases Manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate cross-functionally to meet strict project execution deadlines Resolve complex finance and accounting problems and ease workloads during periods of peak volume. Investigate and resolve data quality issues and reporting discrepancies Provide support for internal and external audits including control walkthroughs, documentation support and inquiry response Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Minimum 6 years related experience Excellent verbal, written, computer, financial data, internal consulting, and customer-focused communication and presentation skills Strong organizational skills with proven ability to follow through on multiple tasks and priorities Good working knowledge of accounting standards, account reconciliations, and month end close experience Proficient with Microsoft suite of products; Advanced level skills in Excel Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently with precise detail and follow-up reporting Preferred: Experience with M&A and cross-border transactions Public company audit or accounting experience Good working knowledge of the insurance brokerage business Prior experience managing teams / personnel Benefits: Gallagher offers competitive salaries and benefits, including: medical/dental/vision plans, life and accident insurance, 401(K), employee stock purchase plan, educational expense reimbursement, employee assistance program, flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) training programs, matching gift program, and more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Created: 2026-05-14