Accounting Manager

Robert Half • Niles, IL • 4h ago

Description

The salary range for this position is $120,000- $140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Let's get you into a job where you're not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Accounting Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard...until you get to the best part: The perks.

1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees

2) They have higher bonus structures

3) There's work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.

4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)

5) And more...

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager manages most accounting activities, including P& L reviews, monthly close, integration and acquisition project work, and other management duties. This position leads significant business-facing matters including the reporting and driving of key performance metrics in finance and business case development. The Accounting Manager leads staff and seniors on the Finance Team. This position is a key contact with various other managers within the company's shared service center.

Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To

Lead change management process for staff and seniors on the Finance team

Function as the key developer of talent for the team

Manage the monthly close process including preparation of financial statements, etc.

Lead business initiatives and strategies i.e., system rollouts, integration of new acquisitions, and process improvements

Manage the governance over key systems in SAP i.e., fixed assets, treasury, leases, and other general ledger systems

Partner with the Controls department to ensure effective internal controls

Manage the external audit process

Support auxiliary audits i.e., Sales & Use Tax, Accounts Receivable Securitization, etc.

Other projects or duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills And Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 6 plus years of related Accounting experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills

Strong quantitative skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines

Ability to delegate and prioritize workload assigned to the team

Proficient with Microsoft Office i.e., Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Master's degree and/or CPA certification

Experience with transition management

SAP, COGNOS and/or TM1 experience

Microsoft PowerApps experience

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.

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