Chicago, IL | Hybrid (1 Day/Week In Office)
A leading global professional services organization is looking to add an Accounting & Finance Systems Manager to their team in Chicago. This is a highly visible role that sits at the intersection of Accounting, Finance, and Technology, driving system enhancements, process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies across the organization.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys translating business needs into technology solutions, improving financial processes, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful change.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Competitive compensation package
- Flexible hybrid schedule — only 1 day per week in the office
- High visibility partnership with Accounting, Finance, and IT leadership
- Opportunity to lead automation, AI, and process improvement initiatives
- Strong mix of finance systems, project management, and business process ownership
- Collaborative culture with strong career growth opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and enhance Accounting & Finance systems supporting the Contract-to-Cash lifecycle, including billing, revenue management, A/R, collections, and client arrangements
- Partner with Accounting and IT teams to define system roadmaps, priorities, and improvement initiatives
- Lead process analysis to identify inefficiencies, reduce manual work, and strengthen controls
- Translate business requirements into system enhancements, testing plans, and implementation documentation
- Manage system improvements from concept through deployment
- Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders on application enhancements and issue resolution
- Identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI, and technology to improve efficiency and user experience
- Ensure system changes align with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial reporting needs
Ideal Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
- 7+ years of experience supporting finance systems, accounting operations, implementations, or process improvement initiatives
- Strong understanding of accounting processes and financial controls
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and translating business needs into technical solutions
- Experience with ERP/financial systems preferred
- Aderant experience is a plus
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner with both technical and non-technical stakeholders