CAS Accounting Manager

Job Description: CAS Accounting Manager

Location: Lincolnshire, IL

Salary: $125K–$145K + Bonus

About the Organization

Our client is a well-established professional services and accounting advisory organization that provides accounting, tax, audit, and business advisory services to a diverse portfolio of small to mid-sized businesses. The organization partners closely with clients to provide practical financial guidance, improve accounting processes, and support business growth.

The firm has a collaborative, client-focused culture and emphasizes technology, process improvement, and high-quality advisory services. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working directly with clients and managing multiple engagements in a dynamic advisory environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a CAS Accounting Manager to oversee accounting and finance functions for multiple small-to-medium-sized business clients. This role will operate within a shared-services and advisory environment, providing clients with accurate financial reporting, analysis, accounting guidance, and process improvement recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and finance functions for multiple business clients.

• Review monthly financial statements and perform month-over-month and actual-to-budget variance analysis.

• Analyze financial information and provide actionable insights and decision support to clients.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and operational efficiency.

• Evaluate and implement accounting technologies, systems, integrations, and automation to improve month-end close processes.

• Develop and document standardized accounting procedures, methodologies, and templates.

• Lead initial client assessments, implementations, and onboarding activities.

• Establish processes to ensure high-quality client service and timely deliverables.

• Support business development by identifying opportunities, expanding existing client relationships, and assisting with presentations and proposals.

• Leverage technology and automation to improve internal and client-facing accounting processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; advanced degree is a plus.

• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Public accounting or audit experience strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting processes, and financial analysis.

• M&A accounting experience preferred.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, and time management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional client service.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

• Ability to manage multiple clients, priorities, and deadlines effectively.