Accounting Manager

Beghou Consulting • Evanston, IL

11h • $130,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Beghou brings over three decades of experience helping life sciences companies optimize their commercialization through strategic insight, advanced analytics, and technology. From developing go-to-market strategies and building foundational data analytics infrastructures to leveraging artificial intelligence to improve customer insights and engagement, Beghou helps life sciences companies maximize performance across their portfolios. Beghou also deploys proprietary and third-party technology solutions to help companies forecast performance, design territories, manage customer data, organize, and report on medical and commercial data, and more. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, we have 10 global offices. Our mission is to bring together analytical minds and innovative technology to help life sciences companies navigate the complexity of health care and improve patient outcomes. We are seeking a high-impact Accounting Manager to help lead and scale our accounting operations. This role is a key leader within the Finance function, reporting to the Controller and partnering closely with the CFO, FP&A, India finance team, external auditors, tax advisors, and operational leaders across the firm. The ideal candidate combines strong GAAP technical capability with operational discipline, systems fluency, and a proactive mindset. This is not a maintenance role — it is an opportunity to build process rigor, elevate team performance, and modernize accounting operations in a fast-growing, evolving organization. We’ll trust you to:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility.
• Strong GAAP expertise, including ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Experience in professional services, consulting, or multi-entity environments.
• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct (multi-entity and consolidations preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a high-growth, PE-backed organization.
• Advanced Excel and strong systems orientation; experience with Planful, Ramp, Ruddr, ADP, and BI tools preferred.
• Strong communication skills and executive presence.
• A proactive, change-oriented mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and executional detail.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Financial Close & Reporting Leadership Lead core components of the monthly close process to achieve a consistent 5–7 business day close.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, allocations, and complex reconciliations.
• Oversee preparation and review of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Strengthen balance sheet governance, ensuring reconciliations are timely, well-supported, and documented.
• Partner with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and departmental reporting.
• Revenue Recognition & Technical Accounting Support application of ASC 606 (and IFRS 15 where applicable) for professional services revenue, including T&M, fixed-fee, multi-element arrangements, and long-term contracts.
• Review revenue postings, contract data flow, and invoicing processes within Sage Intacct and related systems.
• Support technical accounting analyses, including capitalized development costs, lease accounting, and complex accruals.
• Assist the Controller with accounting position papers and implementation of new standards or policies.
• Systems, Automation & Process Improvement Serve as a power user of Sage Intacct, including multi-entity structures, consolidations, FX considerations, and prepaid/fixed asset modules.
• Partner on integrations across Intacct, Planful, Ramp, Ruddr, ADP, and banking platforms to reduce manual workflows and spreadsheet dependency.
• Lead documentation and enhancement of SOPs across core processes (monthly close, revenue posting, cash receipts, expense coding, prepaid amortization, sales tax, etc.).
• Identify process gaps in a scaling environment and proactively implement improvements.
• Audit, Tax & Compliance Support Manage preparation and review of audit schedules and coordinate responses to external auditors.
• Support tax compliance by preparing schedules for federal, state, local, and international filings.
• Support sales tax filings and multi-state compliance processes.
• Assist with shareholder reporting, tax distribution calculations, and K-1 support.
• Treasury & Operational Oversight Oversee daily cash activity, working capital visibility, and banking transactions.
• Review A/R aging, A/P processes, and expense management workflows.
• Monitor recurring obligations (e.g., debt service, utilities, leases) and ensure timely processing and documentation.
• Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership Directly manage and develop Senior Accountants and Staff Accountants.
• Establish clear accountability, performance expectations, and development pathways.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values ownership, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial visibility and discipline across departments.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life & AD&D coverage, disability insurance, and a Lifestyle Wellness Account to help you feel your best.
• Work-Life Balance Our generous PTO, company holidays, and paid parental & bonding leave help you recharge and be present where it matters most. With a flexible hybrid work policy, you’ll enjoy the balance of in-person collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Financial Wellness We invest in your future with a 401(k) and employer match, tax-free commuter, health, and childcare accounts, and performance bonuses. You’ll also receive a monthly phone stipend and access to an employee discount program.
• Growth & Giving Back Through mentorship, training, and tuition reimbursement, we help you grow your career while supporting causes you care about with a charitable donation match.
• Culture & Values Collaboration, innovation, and inclusion define us. Here, you’ll join a community that values your ideas and celebrates your impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level