Corporate Accounting Manager

Robert Half - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Chicago, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Corporate Accounting Manager role is a key position within a high-end firm recognized as one of the top workplaces in Chicago. This hybrid position focuses on managing the accounting department, ensuring efficient financial operations, and supporting the company's rapid growth through acquisitions. The role offers significant career advancement opportunities and emphasizes work/life balance with flexible work-from-home options.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close process for newly acquired entities.
• Maintain complete and accurate account records including General Ledger, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet reporting.
• Manage the reconciling of balance sheet accounts and income statement accounts for newly acquired entities.
• Streamline accounting processes for increased efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement and monitor accounting policies and procedures for newly acquired entities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on acquisitions, financial matters, and projects.
• Manage and support audit activities, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Oversee the vendor bill and employee expense report process, including expense report payment process to ensure payments made within terms for newly acquired entities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar.
• 7 years of professional accounting experience.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus.

Benefits

• Above-market pay rates compared to competitors.
• Higher bonus structures.
• Work from home flexibility.
• Prioritization for employee work/life balance.
• Fast-track career growth opportunity due to company expansion.