Accounting Manager

About the role

Chicago Public Media is a 100% community-funded newsroom that serves the public interest by creating diverse content that informs and enriches the community. The Accounting Manager oversees the general ledger, drives month-end close cycles, and ensures audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger by monitoring and ensuring accuracy of accounting transactions, journal entries, and reconciliations performed by the Accounting Supervisor, Staff Accountants, Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator, and Senior Revenue Coordinator.
• Lead the close operations of the accounting team, ensuring adherence to a prescribed close calendar.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets subledger close.
• Lead monthly departmental review meetings to analyze variances, establish accruals, and document corrections in preparation of monthly financial reporting.
• Partner in preparation of monthly financial statements and variance analysis for CEO financial reporting package.
• Lead accounting support and ensure readiness for CPM’s annual financial audit, tax filings, and regulatory and grantor reporting.
• Assist with corporate sponsorship financial operations, as needed.
• Participate in ACH approval and initiate wire transfers, as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct, Limelight, and MS Excel (advanced skills)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly and concisely communicate to all levels of the organization
• Intellectual curiosity, initiative, and strong work ethic
• Positive team player who embraces collaboration
• Strong attention-to-detail and ability to assess accuracy and data integrity
• Fast learner who likes to solve problems in a dynamic environment
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• High level of discretion to maintain confidentiality
• 10+ years of not-for-profit and/or public accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility, including the management of direct reports
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $88,000 to $115,000 per ANNUAL.

Benefits

Chicago Public Media provides a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks and welcomes people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team.