Accounting Manager
- HOLLY HUNT
- Chicago, Illinois
- 1 day ago
- Full Time
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Why join us?
For nearly four decades, Holly Hunt has been the defining voice in modern luxury interiors. We offer exquisite furnishings, an unparalleled showroom experience, and unwavering service to the residential and commercial design trade. During that time, we've stayed true to our passions, values, and deep beliefs-that well-designed spaces enrich one's life experience, that quality of materials and craftsmanship can never be compromised, and that supporting our clients with the tools and resources to create beautiful environments is the ultimate reward.
Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
JOB TITLE: Accounting Manager
JOB SUMMARY: The Accounting Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the daily financial and accounting operations for the company, leading, and assisting in the improvement and maintenance of the quality of the financial close, oversight and development of the accounting team and accounts payable teams and ad-hoc projects as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Oversee and manage the monthly close process.
- Manage, lead, train and mentor accounting and accounts payable teams.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations and internal policies.
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Work closely with internal and external auditors to gather information and prepare reports for financial, statutory and application control audits.
- Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts; reconcile discrepancies and investigate root causes.
- Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and procurements teams to ensure accurate inventory tracking and reporting.
- Entity Consolidation reporting including consolidating international entities and submission to corporate entity including reporting to related public company requirements.
- Reporting and communication for monthly results to all levels of the business.
- Interpret accounting results, identify problems, research solutions and make recommendations.
MAGNITUDE AND RELATIONSHIP REPORTING:
This position reports to the VP of Finance at HOLLY HUNT and works closely with other finance teams, including business risk, tax, and corporate accounting.
CONTACTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE ORGANIZATION:
This position typically has contact with employees at all levels of the organization. It also has direct contact with the company's accountants, vendors, and other external customers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree required, degree in accounting or finance and CPA preferred.
- 5-7 years of professional accounting
- 2-3 years' experience managing a team of accounting or finance professionals.
- Highly organized and able to multitask.
- Ability to collaborate with staff at all levels of the organization.
- Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work with confidential information.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Holly Hunt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at click to view .
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HOLLY HUNT
Job ID: 490265844
Originally Posted on: 8/21/2025