AKIRA · 7 hours ago
Accounting Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAKIRA is a women's clothing boutique that has expanded to over 40 stores in the U.S. and has a strong eCommerce presence. The Accounting Manager will oversee daily accounting operations, manage a team, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP while preparing financial reports and driving improvements in accounting processes.
Apparel & Fashion
Responsibilities
Manage all accounting functions and develop, maintain, and improve accounting and financial procedures in compliance with internal policies, U.S. GAAP, and applicable regulations
Supervise and mentor a small accounting team, fostering growth and building a high-performing department aligned with company expansion
Ensure timely and accurate monthly and annual closing processes, including the preparation of U.S. GAAP-compliant financial statements
Maintain the general ledger and oversee the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements
Keep audit-ready books with consistent daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations
Perform monthly close activities, including journal entries, accrual analysis, and account reconciliations
Maintain fixed asset schedules and reporting
Manage cash flow and prepare cash forecasts.Participate in annual budgeting and prepare periodic financial forecasts (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow)
Analyze financial statements to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
Prepare management presentations, financial analyses, and special projects as assigned
Serve as an advisor to team members and other departments in developing and tracking KPIs
Oversee compliance and reporting for local, state, and federal tax filings, including sales/use and payroll taxes across 15+ states
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
Minimum 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably 2+ years in a managerial role
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Experience with NetSuite or similar accounting software
Preferred
Mid-size company experience preferred
CPA designation or interest in pursuing CPA strongly preferred
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Highly organized and proactive with a strong desire to learn and grow
Positive attitude with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong and proven leadership skills to develop a team
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Pet Insurance
Life
LTD
FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
Flex Transit (CTA)
401(k)
Generous employee discount
Company
AKIRA
AKIRA first opened in 2002 as a single women’s clothing boutique in the trendy Bucktown/Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago and is owned by Eric Hsueh, Erikka Wang, Sarah Hughes, Gordon Liao and Mark Ricard.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jon Cotay
Founder and Owner
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