Senior Manager- Accounting and Finance

About the position

We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on, results driven Senior Manager - Accounting and Finance. In this role you will report directly to the Financial Controller, who reports to the global CFO and work together in managing a $250m plus business, and its month-end financial close process and all related required stakeholder reporting, partner with cross-functional leaders to drive strategic initiatives, and enhance departmental processes, striving to improve productivity and efficiency. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented with managerial experience and is a team player who thrives at multi-tasking in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This position requires hybrid work flexibility to meet at our downtown Chicago office building three-four times per week and will require intermittent travel to our facilities nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Review accounting documentation, such as journal entries and account reconciliations, to ensure completeness and accuracy of records along with compliance with US GAAP, internal controls, policies and procedures
• Build and manage strong relationships with other functions within the Company, including finance, sales and operations, to ensure that financial results and initiatives are shared in a timely manner, driving performance by setting goals and fostering an environment to achieve those goals
• Maintain strong controls and processes within accounting operations; enhance, design, maintain and review internal controls and corporate policies and procedures
• Assist with FP&A in leading the continuous improvement of financial reporting, analysis of balance sheet and income statement fluctuations, forecasting and driving strategic initiatives and process improvements
• Partner with department managers and executives to provide guidance with financial analyses, budget tracking, metrics and reporting, including close relationship with sales and operations
• Collaborate with G&A business partners such as legal, IT & HR on various ad-hoc reporting and support requests
• Partner with external audit firm in managing audit requests to drive timely completion annual audits
• Management oversight of Payroll accounting processes, including compliance with the internal expense policy
• Laise and work with the business development team and be part of joint presentations to customers and potential customers.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related Business field
• Minimum 7 years’ experience
• CPA or similar licensure
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• Excellent communication, including the ability to interact with all organization levels
• Motivated self-starter who thrives on taking ownership with limited oversight, has a continuous improvement mindset, and a strong work ethic
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity and a passion for learning
• A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives and feedback
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High proficiency with Excel

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• retirement savings plans with company match contributions
• paid vacation
• paid sick time
• wellness resources
• life insurance
• professional development opportunities