Finance Manager
Creative Financial Staffing - Chicago, IL
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Finance Manager Salary: $130,000 - $165,000 + bonus Why This Opportunity Stands Out: • Newly created role as the company transitions from public to private - high visibility and impact • Opportunity for accelerated career growth in a wellrespected, global leadership advisory firm • Excellent leadership: reports to a former PwC alum you placed earlier this year-sharp, supportive, and highly regarded • Young, energetic, highly motivated team with a fun and collaborative culture • Strong benefits including 6% 401(k) match and Summer Fridays • Flexible work environment-primarily remote with optional office time • Ability to expand management experience and gain deep exposure to technical accounting, equity, M&A, and controls • Fast interview process (1-2 steps) and strong commitment to developing talent Key Responsibilities for the Finance Reporting Manager/Senior Manager: • Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation in accordance with U.S. GAAP • Manage technical accounting areas including leases, goodwill, equity valuation, stockbased compensation, impairments, and other complex topics • Own consolidated and statutory audit support; partner with external auditors and ensure timely completion of all PBC requests • Strengthen internal controls across reporting and technical accounting processes; help drive SOX readiness • Conduct research and draft technical accounting memos on complex transactions (revenue, equity, M&A, debt/equity arrangements) • The Finance Manager will monitor evolving GAAP guidance and lead implementation of new accounting standards • Handle equity accounting, including valuation coordination, equity modifications, and related disclosures • Support M&A transactions including purchase accounting, valuation analysis, earnout accounting, and postacquisition integration • Design and implement internal controls over equity, business combinations, and technical accounting areas • Partner crossfunctionally with Legal, FP&A, HR, and business leaders to ensure accurate accounting and strategic alignment • Provide clear, concise communication of complex topics to nonaccounting stakeholders • Mentor staff, support skill development, and contribute to a highperformance team culture • Drive process improvements as the Finance Manager to enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability Qualifications for the Finance Reporting Manager/Senior Manager: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred • CPA required • As a Finance Manager, have 6-10 years of progressive experience in public accounting or public/private mix • Prefer candidates who have served both public and private clients if coming directly from public accounting • Strong technical accounting background with proven experience drafting memos and leading complex analyses • Handson experience with consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills • Sharp, engaging, and personable-strong executive presence • Advanced Excel skills; experience with OCC or similar consolidation tools preferred • Thrives in a fastpaced environment with frequent ad hoc projects and changing priorities This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Reporting Manager or Senior Manager seeking deep technical exposure, meaningful ownership, and career growth within a global, respected, and peoplefocused organization. $130,000 - $165,000 + bonus #INMAR2026 #LI-AH1 EB-1387587468
Created: 2026-03-10