Accounting Manager - Skybox Capital

Skybox Capital • Chicago, IL

18h

About The Position

Skybox Capital is a dynamic family office and private equity firm investing across the capital structure, with a focus on middle-market private equity and incubating innovative businesses. Our diverse portfolio spans operating companies, private equity funds, credit, and real assets. We value curiosity, initiative, and a drive to learn — and we're looking for someone who shares those values.

We're seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our finance operations team. You'll oversee a distributed team of staff and senior accountants across our U.S. and Philippines offices, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement in our accounting processes. This is a technical leadership role where deep accounting knowledge meets data systems expertise — you'll build the infrastructure and quality controls that allow our team to scale.

Working directly with our Controller, you'll be responsible for developing audit trails, implementing review processes, and leveraging technology to automate and optimize workflows. This position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of accounting, technology, and team development, and who wants to shape how a growing family office manages complex financial operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP, consolidations, multi-entity structures)
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, analysis, and validation
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
• Proven ability to design and implement internal controls and audit procedures
• Experience managing remote or offshore teams
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Nice To Haves

• Background in private equity, investment funds, family office, or financial services
• Experience with Bill.com, treasury management, or investment accounting
• Comfort with AI tools and accounting automation platforms
• Ability to translate complex accounting issues into clear explanations for non-finance stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of staff and senior accountants across U.S. and offshore locations
• Establish clear processes, workflows, and accountability systems
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and mentorship
• Foster a culture of accuracy, continuous improvement, and professional growth
• Design and implement audit processes to ensure data integrity across all accounting functions
• Build multi-layered review workflows to catch errors before they reach financial statements
• Develop standard operating procedures and documentation for all accounting processes
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve speed and accuracy
• Oversee month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations across multiple entities
• Ensure proper recording and reporting for complex investment structures
• Write SQL queries to extract, analyze, and validate financial data from NetSuite and other systems
• Partner with IT and operations teams to integrate accounting systems and automate workflows
• Leverage AI and automation tools to reduce manual work and improve data quality
• Support the Controller in producing accurate and timely financial statements
• Collaborate with investment, tax, and operations teams on cross-functional projects
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and special projects as the firm continues to grow

Benefits

• Build and lead. You'll shape how our accounting function operates and mentor the next generation of finance professionals.
• Work with complexity. Our diverse portfolio will expose you to private equity, trusts, real assets, and innovative business structures that few accountants get to see.
• Leverage technology. You'll have the autonomy to implement modern tools, automation, and AI to work smarter and faster.
• Grow with us. As the firm scales, you'll have opportunities to take on greater responsibility and expand your impact.
• Competitive compensation

What This Job Offers

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