Accounting Manager

GRAVIS•Rolling Meadows, IL

About The Position

The Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller is a key member of the finance organization for a private equity–backed distribution platform executing a growth strategy through operational efficiencies. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses. The position requires a hands-on accounting leader who can operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment while managing and developing junior accounting staff. The successful candidate will partner closely with operations and finance leadership to strengthen processes, enhance controls, and support the company’s continued growth and value-creation initiatives.

Requirements

Experience with consolidated financial statement preparation
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Mandatory periodic travel to corporate locations
Hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite, Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Strong understanding of US GAAP and close mechanics
Experience in distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, or other inventory-heavy businesses
Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, imperfect environments
Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
Good problem-solving and time management skills.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Outgoing, personable, and flexible
Able to multitask and manage multiple projects.
Self sufficient
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Sitting for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

CPA or Public Accounting background preferred

Responsibilities

Run the monthly close process across multiple locations and legal entities
Review and post journal entries, manage accruals, and ensure accurate cutoff
Ensure accurate revenue recognition for distribution sales and margin reporting
Oversee distribution-based inventory accounting, including standard costs, ocean freight, import fees and duties, reserves, obsolescence, and adjustments
Ensure accurate revenue recognition, vendor expenses, and margin reporting
Assisting with audit fieldwork for financial audits
Reconciling and balancing general ledger accounts, including but not limited to; bank reconciliations, fixed assets, prepaids, receivables, payables, commissions payable, debt, and payroll liabilities
Collaborating with internal teams to resolve any billing or payment discrepancies.
Directly manage junior Finance staff (AP/AR specialists) and review work product for accuracy and completeness while developing team members’ skills and judgment
Help migrate potential acquisitions onto common systems, charts of accounts, and close calendars
Supporting balance sheet setup, inventory validation, and working capital normalization
Assisting the Corporate Controller as needed and other duties as assigned