B.C Ziegler And Company - Chicago, IL
posted 4 months ago
We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team at Ziegler, a privately held investment bank specializing in healthcare, senior living, and education sectors. In this role, your knowledge and experience will be applied to provide accounting and management support for industry-specific accounting regulatory matters, business functions, and related accounting, tax, and cash management activities. The Accounting Manager will play a vital role in Ziegler's accounting operations, working closely with our CFO and Controller. This position will also provide support to the various businesses within Ziegler, involving liaison support and business unit financial analysis, as well as overall general ledger accounting support. The Accounting Manager will assist in the management of broker-dealer net capital and regulatory reporting, preparing monthly FOCUS reports and related broker-dealer net capital calculations. You will also prepare other monthly and yearly regulatory reports and participate in matters associated with the management of broker-dealer net capital. Additionally, you will oversee the daily estimated net capital report and manage the accounting and financial support for the ZFC/HUD mortgage financing business, which includes transaction accounting, monthly financial activities, and oversight of regulatory capital. In this role, you will act as a primary liaison, providing documentation and answering questions for independent auditors and regulators related to ZFC/FHA/HUD requirements. You will also manage the accounting and financial support for proprietary private equity investments developed by Ziegler and its subsidiaries, overseeing input and post activity to the dedicated accounting system, Investran, and preparing quarterly and annual financial reporting. Furthermore, you will perform daily cash management and treasury activities, assist in tax-related areas, manage annual budgeting activities, and provide information and support for internal financial reporting and analysis. This position requires effective communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.