Accounting Manager Jobs in Illinois
Accounting Manager jobs in Illinois are active across a broad market, with strong demand in financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and corporate headquarters operations, at levels from senior accountant stepping into management through director-track finance leaders. Chicago anchors the bulk of hiring, with additional concentrations in Naperville and Peoria, where established employers like Walgreens Boots Alliance, Caterpillar, and Aon maintain large finance functions. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois listings include general ledger oversight, financial reporting under GAAP, and internal controls management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and performs monthly financial close in accordance with GAAP and accrual accounting
- Reviews income statements and balance sheets ensuring accuracy and completeness with ability to investigate and explain variances
- Manages cash activity including bank reconciliations, cash flow analysis, and bond operating transfers
- Oversees reserves and reserve reimbursement requests with clear understanding of reserve structures
- Supports annual audits, quarterly audit requests, SOX testing (as applicable), and lender/owner inquiries
- Ensures compliance with financial, regulatory, and contractual reporting requirements
- Oversees financial operations, fund requests, and compliance reporting for communities in the preopening phase
- Assists with acquisition onboarding, including review of previous financials, creation of initial budgets, coordination of utility transfers, and setup of new vendors
- Supports new site onboarding with financial education and training
- Develops and manages annual operating budgets using Solver
- Prepares budget-to-actual analyses, cost reports and financial compliance reports as required
- Participates in ownership calls, budget presentations, and financial discussions
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Demonstrates analytical skills with comprehension and application of GAAP
- Detail oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Previous experience with senior housing preferred
- Experience with Solver, Intacct, or Yardi hosted property management software and other applications preferred
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Employer-subsidized gym membership & wellness program
- EAP & Maven family planning program
- 401(k) with biweekly employer match
- Outside-In Employee Referral Program
- Intentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time Off
- Self-service payroll & tools (PayCom)
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and performs monthly financial close in accordance with GAAP and accrual accounting
- Reviews income statements and balance sheets ensuring accuracy and completeness with ability to investigate and explain variances
- Manages cash activity including bank reconciliations, cash flow analysis, and bond operating transfers
- Oversees reserves and reserve reimbursement requests with clear understanding of reserve structures
- Supports annual audits, quarterly audit requests, SOX testing (as applicable), and lender/owner inquiries
- Ensures compliance with financial, regulatory, and contractual reporting requirements
- Oversees financial operations, fund requests, and compliance reporting for communities in the preopening phase
- Assists with acquisition onboarding, including review of previous financials, creation of initial budgets, coordination of utility transfers, and setup of new vendors
- Supports new site onboarding with financial education and training
- Develops and manages annual operating budgets using Solver
- Prepares budget-to-actual analyses, cost reports and financial compliance reports as required
- Participates in ownership calls, budget presentations, and financial discussions
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Demonstrates analytical skills with comprehension and application of GAAP
- Detail oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Previous experience with senior housing preferred
- Experience with Solver, Intacct, or Yardi hosted property management software and other applications preferred
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Employer-subsidized gym membership & wellness program
- EAP & Maven family planning program
- 401(k) with biweekly employer match
- Outside-In Employee Referral Program
- Intentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time Off
- Self-service payroll & tools (PayCom)
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Accounting Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Accounting & Auditing
- Technology & Software
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accounting manager jobs across Illinois.
- CPA license active in Illinois or eligible for Illinois licensure through the Illinois Board of Examiners
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience including supervisory responsibilities
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong command of GAAP financial reporting and month-end close processes
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a corporate environment
Accounting Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a accounting manager in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance plus a CPA credential, which in Illinois means passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting the Illinois Board of Examiners requirements for education and experience before licensure. From there, the typical path moves through staff accountant and senior accountant roles, building supervisory exposure along the way. Firms and corporate finance departments in Chicago and the wider metro area are the most common stepping stones to a management seat.
Which companies hire accounting managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring accounting managers in Illinois right now include Fehr Graham, DLC, and EY, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's density of Fortune 500 headquarters and large regional healthcare systems means accounting manager openings appear consistently across industries rather than clustering in a single sector.
Which Illinois cities have the most accounting manager jobs?
Chicago, Hoffman Estates, and Oak Brook account for the largest share of accounting manager openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the majority because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, financial services firms, and major hospital networks, while Naperville and Peoria generate consistent demand from manufacturing and healthcare employers headquartered or heavily staffed in those communities.
Are there remote accounting manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 65% of accounting manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the core duties, financial reporting, close management, and team oversight, translate to distributed work. Fully remote roles tend to concentrate in financial reporting and FP&A functions, while positions requiring hands-on audit presence or direct plant-level oversight are more likely to be on-site.
How can I get hired as a accounting manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a staff or senior accountant role at a large Illinois employer and building supervisory exposure through project lead or interim assignments. Corporate development programs at Illinois-based manufacturers, large healthcare systems, and regional CPA firms often give early-career accountants rotational experience across reporting, audit, and compliance. Earning your CPA or making progress toward it gives candidates a clear edge, and lateral moves from roles like financial analyst or accounting supervisor are common bridges to the manager title.
Where can I find and apply to accounting manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to accounting manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location preferences, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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