Full-Time

Senior Manager-Client Accounting Services

Posted on 9/8/2026

Sikich

Sikich

1,001-5,000 employees

Technology-enabled professional services and advisory firm

Compensation Overview

$142.6k - $245k/yr

Chicago, IL, USA

Remote

Bachelor's

Category
Accounting (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Minimum 10 years of experience required.
  • Prior consulting experience with proven ability to manage multiple client service teams and client relationships.
  • Bachelor's degree in a business-related field (degrees focusing on accounting or finance preferred).
  • Ability to achieve desired results by holding others accountable and leading teams.
  • Familiar with GAAP concepts and interpretation of guidance.
  • Mastery of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially with discussing technical concepts and distilling them into actionable steps for your team and/or clients.
  • Self-starter, creative problem solver, and thrives under limited supervision.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Proven track record of improving financial and operational processes, preferably with growth-stage companies.
  • Ability to adapt to a changing working environment, pivoting with new priorities, communicating change effectively, and driving alignment in execution with your teams and clients.
  • Ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently under tight deadlines and pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate, adopt, and utilize emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation tools, to enhance business processes, improve decision-making, and drive operational efficiency.
  • Values driven– You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation.
  • Uncompromising problem solver– You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions.
  • Collaboration– You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
  • Instills trust– You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
  • Impact & influence– You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives.
Responsibilities
  • Analyzing, developing, and working with client teams to implement financial and operational infrastructure for clients in the outsourcing space.
  • Distilling technical or project management guidance efficiently and communicating effectively to staff and clients.
  • Developing and mentoring Sikich team members.
  • Managing client relationships and being a brand ambassador for Sikich.
  • Keeping portfolio management leadership abreast of operational health (client issues, team development, etc.) and adequately presenting solutions or action plans in a proactive manner.
  • Designing and vetting solutions related to team or client issues, and executing through completion with minimal guidance or consensus-building.
  • Enhancing Sikich processes and ideating continuous improvement to enhance Sikich operational and functional maturity.
  • Preparing Sikich internal stakeholders ahead of semi-annual Partnership Reviews for assigned clients.This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining sufficient operational awareness within assigned client portfolio through weekly and monthly interactions with project leads, and clients.
  • Leverage emerging technologies, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve operational efficiency, enhance client service delivery, identify process optimization opportunities, and drive innovation across client engagements and internal CAS operations.

Sikich is a global professional services firm that uses technology-enabled solutions to help clients improve performance. It combines audit, tax, and business advisory services with a broad portfolio of technology offerings to deliver digital strategies for corporations, nonprofit organizations, and government entities. Audits and attest services are provided by Sikich CPA LLC, while tax and advisory work come from Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries. The company operates under an alternative practice structure, where each Sikich entity is independently owned and only liable for its own services. Sikich differentiates itself by offering a wide range of technology-enabled professional services through a large, multi-discipline team and by serving a diverse client base across public and private sectors. Its goal is to help clients achieve long-term, strategic outcomes and improved performance through practical, technology-driven solutions and expert guidance.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Naperville, Illinois

Founded

1982

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What believers are saying

  • April 30, 2026 Jefferson Wells added 300+ employees and $76 million revenue.
  • May 14, 2026 Tantus integration strengthened federal AI, zero trust, and quantum work.
  • October 29, 2025 PLAIO partnership opened pharmaceutical supply-chain AI work.

What critics are saying

  • Three 2026 acquisitions strain integration across Burwood, Jefferson Wells, and Tantus.
  • Federal growth depends on DLA JETS II, DOT SWES, and OASIS+ recompetes.
  • A failed Sikich Federal rollout would erase years of D.C. acquisition spending.

What makes Sikich unique

  • Bain Capital's $250 million 2024 investment funds aggressive acquisition-led expansion.
  • Burwood, Jefferson Wells, and Tantus give Sikich consulting, compliance, tech, and federal depth.
  • Tantus adds DLA JETS II, DOT SWES, and OASIS+ Unrestricted contract access.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus

Company News

OrangeSlices AI
Jun 24th, 2026
Tantus Technologies to become Sikich Federal as post-acquisition integration nears completion

Tantus Technologies is transitioning to Sikich Federal following its acquisition by Sikich LLC. Karlene Stecchi, former president of Tantus, now serves as Principal, Gov Tech Lead at Sikich, overseeing federal technology initiatives including government modernisation, cybersecurity, AI, and quantum technologies. The integration has been underway for over a year, with Sikich branding increasingly visible at federal events and client engagements. Tantus brings contract vehicles including DLA JETS II, DOT SWES, and OASIS+ Unrestricted, along with past performance across Treasury, USDA, Department of Transportation, NIH, and CMS. The rebrand signals a shift from quiet integration to an active market-facing strategy. The combined organisation now has expanded contract access and delivery capabilities spanning both federal and commercial markets, positioning it to compete more aggressively in the federal sector.

Sikich
May 14th, 2026
Sikich finalizes integration of Tantus Technologies - Sikich

Sikich announced it is finalizing its integration of Tantus Technologies, a Virginia-based company providing innovative technologies to federal government agencies.

Associated Press
Apr 30th, 2026
Sikich acquires Jefferson Wells U.S. for $100M, adding 300+ employees and $76M in revenue

Sikich, a professional services company, has acquired Jefferson Wells' US operations from ManpowerGroup for $100 million, with net cash proceeds of approximately $89 million after adjustments. The deal brings 300 employees and adds capabilities in risk and compliance, finance and accounting, and tax consulting. Milwaukee-based Jefferson Wells, with over 30 years of operating history, generated $76 million in US revenues in 2025. The company serves public and highly regulated companies across financial services, technology and energy sectors, complementing Sikich's existing presence in healthcare, life sciences and manufacturing. Sikich chairman Christopher Geier said the acquisition enhances existing capabilities whilst maintaining alignment in culture and client service approach. The transaction closed on 30 April.

PR Newswire
Apr 30th, 2026
ManpowerGroup sells Jefferson Wells US to Sikich for $100M

ManpowerGroup has sold its Jefferson Wells US business to professional services firm Sikich for $100 million. The transaction closed on 30 April 2026, with ManpowerGroup receiving net cash proceeds of approximately $88 million after working capital adjustments. Jefferson Wells US delivers risk and compliance, finance and accounting, and tax solutions through project consulting, integrated resourcing and executive search. The business generated $76 million in revenues in 2025. ManpowerGroup plans to use the proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet whilst focusing on its core Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions brands. The sale will result in a gain to be recognised in the second quarter. Sikich said the acquisition enhances its capabilities in risk, compliance, finance, accounting and tax services.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 7th, 2026
Sikich acquires IT consulting firm Burwood Group to strengthen tech offerings

Sikich, a professional services company specialising in consulting, technology and compliance, has acquired Burwood Group, a Chicago-based IT consulting and integration firm with nearly 30 years' experience. The acquisition strengthens Sikich's technology capabilities across healthcare, higher education, industrials and financial services sectors. Burwood Group brings expertise in IT security and platform modernisation to help organisations work more efficiently. Combined with Sikich's business advisory capabilities, the partnership will offer clients end-to-end solutions across business, technology and governance. "Burwood Group brings a strong pedigree and track record in anticipating what customers need," said Sikich CEO Christopher Geier. The companies share complementary digital transformation offerings and cultural alignment. Sikich operates approximately 2,000 team members across North America, EMEA and APAC.