Job Description: Shared Services – Accounting Manager
Company: Agility Retail Group
Location: United States (Onsite/Hybrid as applicable)
Reports To: CFO
About Agility Retail Group
Agility Retail Group is a full-service partner for creating unique and engaging in-store retail environments. With decades of experience supporting leading retailers across a wide range of end markets, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions including décor and graphics, custom fixtures and millwork, point-of-purchase displays, and complete store build-outs.
Agility Retail combines dedicated design, engineering, and project management expertise with nationwide production capabilities to execute high-quality retail programs at scale. Our reputation is built on the breadth of services we provide, consistent performance, and a strong commitment to helping brands bring their store experiences to life.
Why Join Agility Retail Group
This is an opportunity to be a foundational leader in a rapidly scaling PE-backed organization, helping transform accounting operations into a centralized, best-in-class shared services function. The Shared Services Accounting Manager will have meaningful impact across integration, control environment, ERP adoption, and team growth.
Position Summary
As we continue integrating recently acquired businesses—many of which have historically operated on cash-based accounting processes—we are focused on transitioning to standardized GAAP-compliant reporting, scalable internal controls, and enterprise-wide systems alignment.
The Shared Services Accounting Manager will play a critical role in leading the standardization and modernization of accounting operations across Agility Retail Group’s portfolio of operating companies. This individual will oversee key transactional accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll support, and general ledger processes, while helping establish consistent policies, procedures, and controls.
This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting knowledge, ERP implementation experience, and the ability to manage and develop a growing shared services team.
Key Responsibilities
Process Standardization & Integration
- Lead the development and implementation of standardized accounting processes across seven operating companies
- Support integration of newly acquired businesses into our corporate accounting structure and reporting timelines
- Drive alignment of historical local practices into a centralized shared services model
Chart of Accounts & ERP Governance
- Manage and maintain the corporate Chart of Accounts (COA), ensuring consistency and scalability
- Partner with finance leadership to optimize use of Acumatica ERP across entities
- Lead process improvements and system adoption for teams transitioning from cash-based accounting
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Establish and strengthen internal controls across AP, AR, Payroll, and month-end close processes
- Ensure accounting operations comply with GAAP standards and reporting expectations
- Assist with audit readiness, documentation, and controls testing as needed
Transactional Accounting Oversight
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including:
- Accounts Payable workflows and vendor management
- Accounts Receivable billing and cash application processes
- Treasury management & bank reconciliations
- Payroll coordination and compliance support
- Intercompany accounting and reconciliations
Team Leadership & Development
- Manage and mentor a growing accounting shared services staff
- Build capacity and structure for scalable accounting operations
- Foster a culture of accountability, process discipline, and continuous improvement
Month-End Close & Reporting Support
- Support monthly close activities across multiple entities
- Ensure timely, accurate reconciliations and reporting packages
- Collaborate closely with corporate finance, FP&A, and operating leadership
- Ensure 100% sales tax compliance is met across all entities
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership
- Experience working in a multi-entity or shared services environment
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control frameworks
- Demonstrated success implementing or scaling ERP-driven processes (Acumatica experience a plus)
- Experience integrating acquisitions or transitioning businesses from non-standard accounting practices
Preferred
- CPA or CMA/MBA designation
- Background in PE-backed or high-growth manufacturing/import/distribution environments
- Experience supporting audits and building accounting infrastructure
Key Competencies
- Process-driven and operationally minded
- Strong communicator across corporate and field-level teams
- Comfortable in fast-paced, integration-heavy environments
- Skilled at change management and bringing structure to legacy systems
- High ownership mentality with a hands-on leadership approach
- Strong in systems management
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience using Acumatica?
Experience:
- Management: 10 years (Required)
- Shared Services : 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60656 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60656
