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SkyBox Capital · 2 days ago

Accounting Manager - Skybox Capital

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Skybox Capital is a dynamic family office and private equity firm investing across the capital structure. They are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead their finance operations team, overseeing a distributed team of accountants and ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement in accounting processes.

E-CommerceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

Responsibilities

Manage and develop a team of staff and senior accountants across U.S. and offshore locations

Establish clear processes, workflows, and accountability systems

Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and mentorship

Foster a culture of accuracy, continuous improvement, and professional growth

Assess the operations and business models of newly acquired entities or investments

Design tailored accounting processes, chart of accounts structures, and workflows for new portfolio companies

Build scalable systems that accommodate the unique characteristics of each business while maintaining consistency across the portfolio

Translate complex business operations into appropriate accounting treatments and controls

Create documentation and training materials to onboard new entities into our accounting framework

Design and implement audit processes to ensure data integrity across all accounting functions

Build multi-layered review workflows to catch errors before they reach financial statements

Develop standard operating procedures and documentation for all accounting processes

Identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve speed and accuracy

Oversee month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations across multiple entities

Ensure proper recording and reporting for complex investment structures

Write SQL queries to extract, analyze, and validate financial data from NetSuite and other systems

Partner with IT and operations teams to integrate accounting systems and automate workflows

Leverage AI and automation tools to reduce manual work and improve data quality

Support the Controller in producing accurate and timely financial statements

Collaborate with investment, tax, and operations teams on cross-functional projects

Assist with ad hoc analysis and special projects as the firm continues to grow

Qualification

Technical accounting knowledgeSQL proficiencyNetSuiteInternal controls designAccounting process designFinancial reportingTeam managementAnalytical problem-solverCommunicatorTech-savvyCuriousDetail-orientedAdaptable

Required

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role

Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP, consolidations, multi-entity structures)

Demonstrated ability to analyze how a business operates and design end-to-end accounting processes, workflows, and controls that accurately reflect the underlying economic activity of the entity from the ground up

Experience building accounting frameworks for new entities, acquisitions, or diverse business models

Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, analysis, and validation

Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems

Proven ability to design and implement internal controls and audit procedures

Experience managing remote or offshore teams

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred but not required)