Senior Accounting Manager
Independence Pet Holdings•Illinois, IL
•Hybrid
About The Position
Clarus is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to support and manage core accounting operations for our growing organization. This role is responsible for hands‑on ownership of accounting processes, month‑end close, and financial reporting, while partnering closely with Finance leadership, auditors, investors and internal stakeholders. The role will be responsible for cash management, intercompany and intracompany accounting, month and quarter close, audit needs as well as building scalable accounting processes, strengthening controls, and ensuring financial reporting integrity as the company scales.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including functional ownership
- Strong understanding of IFRS
- Experience in multi‑entity and intercompany accounting environments
- Proven experience leading audits and working directly with external auditors
- Proficiency with accounting systems including Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CPA‑eligible
- Self-starter mentality and strong drive for impact
- Strong accountability, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
- Experience in a high‑growth, PE‑backed, or technology‑enabled organization
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring high‑quality, IFRS‑compliant financials
- Own cash management, including invoicing, AR/AP, liquidity monitoring, and cash‑related reporting
- Review and approve financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and key accounting estimates
- Serve as the primary accounting lead for external audits, including planning and readiness, execution, and issue resolution
- Perform and review intercompany and intracompany consolidation accounting, including reconciliations and eliminations
- Oversee expense reimbursement and T&E processing, ensuring compliance with company policy and timely delivery
- Partner with FP&A, Procurement and Executive leadership on reporting, analysis, and ad‑hoc requests
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows
Benefits
- Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability
- 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Retirement savings plan
- Personal Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
- Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
- Pet friendly office environment
- Commuter Benefits
- Group Pet Insurance
- On the job training and skills development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
