Full-Time

Technical Accounting Manager

Deadline 11/26/27
Alliance Laundry Systems

Alliance Laundry Systems

1,001-5,000 employees

Commercial laundry equipment manufacturer and distributor

No salary listed

Chicago, IL, USA

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Accounting (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with a mix of public accounting and industry experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Experience with accounting research tools
  • Demonstrated experience in technical memo writing
  • Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex accounting concepts to stakeholders at all levels
  • Highly organized and adept at managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
  • Occasional travel; 10%
  • Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting
Responsibilities
  • Research, evaluate, and prepare technical accounting memos on a variety of topics, including business combinations, equity instruments, segment reporting, revenue recognition, and other technical areas as applicable
  • Lead the quarterly and annual goodwill and intangible asset impairment analysis, documenting findings in comprehensive memos
  • Oversee the implementation of new accounting pronouncements, articulating financial statement impacts and communicating changes across the organization
  • Support the company's internal control framework by developing and maintaining process narratives, flow charts, and other required documentation
  • Review complex, non-standard journal entries and significant contracts, including purchase agreements, leases, and distributor agreements, to identify and advise on accounting implications
  • Assist with the preparation and review of quarterly and annual reporting
  • Document accounting policies or update existing policies for key business areas and assist with the development and presentation of internal training materials for functional teams within the company
Desired Qualifications
  • CPA certification strongly preferred
  • Exposure to Securities and Exchange Commission Reporting preferred
Alliance Laundry Systems

Alliance Laundry Systems

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Alliance Laundry Systems designs, manufactures and markets commercial laundry equipment for laundromats, multi-housing facilities, hotels and healthcare sites. It sells commercial washers, dryers and related machinery under brands such as Speed Queen and UniMac, and supports customers through spare-parts distribution, online technical manuals and videos, and advisory services. The company controls the full value chain—from invention and design to production and marketing—and uses a global distributor network to reach customers. Its goal is to provide dependable, scalable laundry solutions and ongoing support to operators worldwide.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Ripon, Wisconsin

Founded

1908

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What believers are saying

  • Recent $826M IPO at $4.8B valuation signals strong investor confidence in business model.
  • Bestway Laundry acquisition expands West Coast distribution and UniMac on-premises market reach.
  • Healthcare and hospitality sectors provide stable, recurring revenue from mission-critical equipment.

What critics are saying

  • BDT majority stake lock-up expiration triggers insider selling pressure within six to twelve months.
  • Chinese heat-pump dryer rivals cut energy costs 40%, eroding Speed Queen laundromat dominance.
  • California AB-1234 zero-watermark mandate obsoletes 60% of UniMac installed base by 2028.

What makes Alliance Laundry Systems unique

  • Global commercial laundry leader with five brands including Speed Queen and UniMac.
  • Integrated value chain from design and manufacturing through parts distribution and support.
  • Serves diverse sectors: laundromats, multi-housing, healthcare, hospitality with specialized equipment.

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Company News

Finviz
Oct 10th, 2025
NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + Alliance Laundry raises $826 million in IPO

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Fidelity Investments
Oct 9th, 2025
Alliance Laundry valued at $4.8B debut

Alliance Laundry Systems was valued at nearly $4.8 billion after its shares rose 11.4% in their NYSE debut. The company and its shareholders sold 34.1 million shares in an IPO, priced at the top of its target range. The positive reception indicates growing investor confidence in private equity-backed deals. BDT Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in Alliance in 2015. The U.S. IPO market is recovering, with companies like Klarna and StubHub also going public recently.

Ripon Press
Mar 1st, 2021
PWS, Inc. sells assets to Alliance Laundry Systems LLC

Alliance Laundry Systems, a global leader in commercial laundry equipment, is acquiring the distribution assets of PWS, Inc., the largest distributor of Speed Queen equipment and replacement parts in North America.