Accounting Manager - Travel & Leisure Industry - Hybrid

Company: Michael Page
Location: Northbrook
Posted on: April 26, 2024

Job Description:

I am partnered with the Controller of a $6B, Fortune 500, Travel and Leisure company that is looking for an Accounting Manager to join one of the company's largest business units! The Accounting Manager will take ownership of the accounting and finance processes and procedures for the business unit, overseeing a team of 3 to aid you in completing month end close, financial analysis, process improvements, and more! Client DetailsMy client is a $6B, publicly traded organization that is seeking an Accounting Manager to partner with the Controller to run one of the company's most successful business units! My client is a F500 industry leader in the Travel and Leisure industry and are looking to expand their team due to an internal promotion! As the Accounting Manager you will oversee one of their US regions with support from the CFO and Controller to take full ownership the accounting and finance processes and procedures within the business unit! You will oversee a team of 3 and take full ownership of month end close, partner cross-functionally on new business initiatives, budgeting, and development of new processes and procedures. Description

• Own month-end close, conducting balance sheet reviews, journal entry reviews, etc.
• Preparation and review of monthly financial statement reports
• Key liaison between the Corporate Accounting and Business Unit Accounting team, monitoring compliance and ensuring consistency with accounting guidelines
• Active role in the forecasting and budgeting process for the Business Unit
• Maintain and improve documentation of accounting procedures and internal controls
• Responsible for integration during M&A transactions
• Oversee a team of 3 direct reports
• Oversee special projects as assigned including but not limited to bench marking projects, M&A transaction support, etc. ProfileIn return for a competitive compensation package, the ideal candidate will possess the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3+ years of experience with accounting
  • Experience leading a team
  • CPA/MBA is a plus!
  • Effective communication skills is a must, both written and verbal
  • Impeccable attention to detailJob Offer
    • Competitive salary ranging from $80,000-$90,000 commensurate with experience
    • Remote working flexibility - work from home 2 days each week!
    • 401K match, health/medical/dental insurance, generous PTO package, and more!
    • Ample career progression within a multi-billion dollar organization
    • Mentorship and development from the leadership team including the Controller, CAO, and CFO! MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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