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Senior Manager, Accounting & Controls

Formic · Chicago || Bolingbrook, IL

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
80 days
Formic's roles stay open a median of 78 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
34% of Formic's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Formic
high
38 stale, 0 reposted of 41 open
Hiring momentum
62 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Formic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Formic.

About this role

As a Senior Manager of Accounting & Controls at Formic, you will be instrumental in enhancing the accounting framework during a growth phase. Your responsibilities will include overseeing financial reporting, managing internal controls, and implementing process improvements while collaborating with the finance team to ensure efficient operations and compliance with US GAAP.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Formic as an employer.

What you need

  • CPA required (active license in good standing)
  • 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant tenure at a Top 10 public accounting firm
  • Senior Manager (or equivalent) level in Audit / Assurance, with demonstrated experience leading audit engagements and managing teams
  • Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, with particular strength in revenue recognition and lease accounting
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management skills with a strong attention to detail
  • Small-company, one-team mindset - you enjoy rolling up your sleeves and doing whatever it takes to help the team succeed

Nice to have

  • Prior industry experience in technology, SaaS, or manufacturing
  • Experience with NetSuite
  • Experience in a start-up / high-growth or technology-driven company
  • Experience with multi-entity accounting structures

What you get

  • Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program
  • Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 99% of employee premiums covered
  • Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, all 100% employer-paid
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack used in accounting operations
  • The role requires a strong focus on compliance and internal controls, which may limit exposure to broader strategic financial initiatives
  • The company is in a growth phase, which may involve evolving responsibilities and processes

Summarised from Formic's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Formic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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