Accounting Manager
Company: Talon
Location: Hanover Park
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Our client in the Chicago area is seeking a highly polished
Accounting Manager. This is a hybrid position. As Accounting
Manager, you will be responsible for a full range of daily
accounting operations and analysis activities managing the
company's outsourcing services, including balance sheet and
cashflow forecast, banking management, incorporating the company's
accounting policy and guidance. Reporting to the Head of Finance in
financial close activities, Accounting Manager assists accounting
outsourcing service, financial planning and analysis team,
management, and other business partners by providing decision
support to the business. the senior analyst performs variance
analyses in addition to manage various management reporting and
communication to senior management.The successful candidate will
use deep understanding of objectives, issues and root causes and
provide insightful, fact-based data analysis to help solve complex
problems. Taking initiatives on providing analytical support;
conducts research as required, shares skills and knowledge with
colleagues - helps to develop others, coaches new or more junior
associates. Business partnering with Key Stakeholders to align on
business priorities and drive effective solutions/execution. Build
working relationships with management and other internal business
partners in support of key priorities and objectives through
complex analytics. Establishes and maintains consistent financial
operational policies and procedures to govern related practices.
Responsibilities:Manage the entire accounting operations closely
working with 5+ individuals of accounting outsourcing
serviceOversee the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close
processes closely working with tax and other shared service
providersOversee the corporate consolidation and consolidated
reporting packageOversee banking transactions and update monthly
cash forecastDefine and agree Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with
"in scope" activates and processes including KPIs, and performance
measurementsProactively manage and monitor overall outsourcing
service performance to drive accuracy and timeliness of all
deliverablesEnsuring data integrity in intercompany settlement
timelines and ensure all related intercompany policies are metCoach
and encourage the team for continuous improvement that ensures
effective business process flows and complies to standard operating
proceduresMaintain strong controls ensuring all internal/external
audit, company and statutory requirements are complied withSupport
new service/product launches; understand cost drivers, effective
business and accounting processes, and profitabilityParticipate in
ad hoc projects and initiatives Qualifications and Education
RequirementsBA/BS degree in accounting, finance or a related plus
10+ years of experience in accounting with 2 years of managerial
experience in a public or private company4+ years of GL accounting
experience including preparation of journal entries and performing
period end close procedures and balance sheet
reconciliationsExcellent knowledge of GAAP and complete
understanding of accounting principles and financial
statementsStrong PC skills: highly proficient in other MS Office
tools.Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, and others)
required.Preferences are CPA Preferred SkillsAbility to read,
interpret, and synthesize conclusions from financial statements
using a grasp of financial and managerial accounting concepts.Must
possess strong quantitative and analytical skills combined with
solid business and financial acumen and ability to present to
senior managementStrong data analytical skill with exceptional
accuracy and attention to detail - Ability to perceive and analyze
problems, develop alternatives, and recommend sound decisions using
tables and charts.Flexible, ad-hoc projects orientation coupled
with solid multi-tasking abilitiesHands-on team player with
excellent interpersonal and effective communication / writing
skills.Strong aptitude to learn and self-motivated.Demonstrated
time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in
a fast-paced, demanding, and rapidly changing environment.High
degree of integrity and professionalismStart
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Keywords: Talon, Chicago , Accounting Manager, Executive , Hanover Park, Illinois
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