Accounting Manager

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Accounting Manager to lead multiple complex financial and accounting initiatives. This role requires a proven leader with strong analytical skills, a passion for operational excellence, and the ability to manage high-performing teams. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in financial reporting, process improvement, and compliance, along with a forward-thinking mindset to drive transformation and innovation within the accounting function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visionary leadership and mentorship to accounting and finance teams, fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment.
• Drive operational excellence by leading complex financial/accounting projects and ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Utilize strong problem-solving skills to resolve complex accounting issues and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal controls while maintaining a keen eye for accuracy and detail.
• Analyze industry trends and market dynamics to anticipate their impact on accounting practices and make informed recommendations.

Preferred Education:

• 4 year Bachelors Degree - Accounting (Preferred)
• CPA or advanced degree strongly preferred

Preferred Experience:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management
• Background in insurance or financial services is a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This job has supervisory duties

Education & Experience (in lieu):

• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills

Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $92,560.00 - 166,465.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.

For jobs in San Francisco, please click 'here' for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For jobs in Los Angeles, please click 'here' for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

To view the 'EEO is the Law' poster click 'here'. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

To view the FMLA poster, click 'here'. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.

It is the Company's policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee's ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.

Client-provided location(s): Northbrook, IL

Job ID: allstate-148368366

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-24T23:46:18