Accounting Manager

Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Elmhurst IL US

Type: Full-time

Workplace: Hybrid remote

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic finance and accounting professional to join our team in a key operational role. This individual will deliver immediate value by relieving current capacity constraints and advising on core finance and accounting workflows. As a trusted partner to the Finance Director, this person will play a hands-on role in optimizing and owning critical accounting practices across audit, AP, AR, payroll, and cash operations — with full visibility into our systems and cross-functional workflows.

This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong command of Oracle Fusion (Cloud ERP) and ADP Workforce Now, as well as experience streamlining finance operations, structuring scalable processes, and supporting high-growth, high-turnover teams. The successful candidate will bring expertise, ownership, and leadership to our finance function while embracing the opportunity to shape best practices and processes for the future.

 

Why New Home Star?

At New Home Star, our number one core value is to provide excellent careers for our people! By joining our team, you will see this value emphasized in all aspects of your career.

• Real Growth: Hands-on training, a professional development budget, and clear opportunities for advancement—all within a supportive, high-energy team led by leaders who are dedicated to your success.
• Hybrid flexibility: work remotely 3 days/week, in-person 2 days/week at our downtown Elmhurst office
• Compensation & Benefits: Base salary with biannual bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and more.
• Award-Winning Culture: with thoughtful recognition and opportunities to participate in local and national team bonding events. Proudly recognized in 2025 as the Best Place to Work in Real Estate and featured on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list.
• Volunteer Opportunities: encouraged time and financial resources to give back to your local community in meaningful ways.
• Industry Leader: The largest privately owned new home sales company in the U.S., partnering with market-leading home builders.

Pay Structure & Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $125,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses.
• Paid time off- vacation time, paid sick and safe time(PSST), and paid company holidays.
• In addition, you will be eligible for birthday time off, an extended holiday break, and a summer hours program.
• Access to Medical insurance that comes with generous company contributions to premiums (subject to all eligibility requirements).
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Additional benefits include life insurance, short-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, and discounts through PerkSpot.

What We’re Looking For

New Home Star is seeking a motivated, educated, goal-oriented professional to join our team. If you fit the requirements below, you are an ideal match for this position!

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or Accounting is strongly preferred. CPA required.
• Deep expertise in accounting operations, with fluency across audit, AR/AP, payroll, tax, and cash management.
• Direct experience with Oracle Fusion and ADP Workforce Now required.
• Strong systems thinker who can map, optimize, and execute cross-functional workflows.
• Experience leading accounting for a high-volume, people-centric business with nuanced compensation.
• Demonstrated ability to build and formalize processes, especially in growth-stage or high-change environments.
• Strong communicator, collaborator, and strategic partner.
• Experience with any of these tools below is preferred:
  • ERP/EPM: Oracle Fusion (Cloud)
  • HRIS/Payroll: ADP Workforce Now
  • CRM: HubSpot; internally developed tools
  • Banking: Chase
  • AP/Expenses: Ramp
  • Data & Workflow: Google Sheets, Smartsheet
  • Commissions Management: CaptivateIQ, Spiff, ElevateHQ

 What You’ll Do

Operational Leadership & Strategic Contribution

• • Serve as a key contributor to the finance operation, relieving capacity constraints and offering expert guidance on accounting practices
  • Structure, implement, and own best practices that drive scalable, transparent, and effective finance operations
  • Partner closely with the Finance Director as a strategic advisor and operational sounding board

Core Areas of Ownership

• • Audit
    • Review past and current transactions; make adjustments and recommendations based on best-in-class accounting practices
    • Identify risk areas and process inefficiencies; design and implement improvements
  • Accounts Payable
    • Define and manage AP workflows, including approvals, coding, and system use
    • Align GL account usage with reporting and operational needs (e.g., Ramp, Oracle)
  • Accounts Receivable
    • Lead monthly and interim billing processes
    • Manage collections and improve CRM-to-Billing-to-Receivables workflow
    • Apply revenue recognition logic for bundled contracts and coordinate multi-system inputs (Google Sheets, Smartsheet, HubSpot)
  • Payroll & Compensation
    • Support and optimize payroll operations within ADP Workforce Now
    • Advise on compensation structure, including handling of high-turnover, commission-based teams
  • Revenue & Cash
    • Own cash management and collection processes in a largely manual environment (e.g., physical check processing, batch wires)
    • Improve banking workflows (e.g., Chase Connect/Access) and receivables application processes

Leadership & Process Ownership

• • Lead, manage, and educate the accounting team across all operational and compliance areas
  • Maintain and refine the finance & accounting calendar, month-end close responsibilities, and internal controls
  • Provide visibility and structure around team ownership and accountability

Additional Controller Responsibilities

• • State & Local Tax Compliance
    • Manage filings for sales tax, franchise/gross receipts tax, apportionment, and business licenses
  • Payroll & Employment Compliance
    • Ensure accurate W-2s, state UI, withholding, and new hire reporting across jurisdictions
  • Legal Entity Maintenance
    • Handle annual reports, registered agent requirements, and other business-level filings
  • S-Corp / Federal Reporting
    • Support preparation of K-1s, 1120-S filings, and unique state-level requirements

Take the Next Step!

Join New Home Star and build a career with purpose. Apply now at www.newhomestar.com/careers

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New Home Star is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Employment is contingent upon a background check conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

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