Senior Accounting Manager

Advanced Group - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial reporting to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This role involves developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The position requires managing tight deadlines and various accounting activities, including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, and supporting budget and forecast activities. The Senior Accounting Manager will work closely with the Corporate Controller and other team members to analyze and reconcile accounts and implement accounting policies and controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring all costs are properly recorded and reviewing journal entries.
• Ensure timely reporting of all monthly financial statements with the finance team.
• Perform and record monthly bank activities accurately and on time.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with the finance department to support overall department goals.
• Produce and summarize financial and profitability analysis.
• Prepare summary of variances analysis related to actuals and budgets.
• Lead monthly meetings with directors of the organization and assist with financial and tax audits.
• Evaluate and advise on business trends such as revenue and expenses.
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and resource use while maintaining accuracy.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and accuracy by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions according to schedule.
• Assist in developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls and compliance (SOX).
• Work with direct reports to establish goals and objectives and monitor their progress for professional development.
• Review and advise on technical financial/accounting processes and ensure correct application of GAAP.
• Participate in the ongoing development of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business is required.
• Minimum of 7 years accounting experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organization skills with the ability to multi-task and master new tasks quickly.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles.
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics GP or NetSuite is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of staff.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with financial and tax audits.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.