CFA Institute
Senior Accountant
CFA Institute, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
ABOUT US
At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in empowering our clients, and we do so by protecting businesses and individuals in our local communities. We help businesses evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees. As a global firm, we offer employees resources in both technology and industry expertise, but we still maintain the local flavor of our offices. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.
HUB is the 5th largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. With over 17,000 employees in more than 650 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.
Summary:We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Accountant to oversee the financial health and growth of the Services/Consulting division of the firm. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial planning, analysis, reporting, and budgeting to support the overall business objectives and maximize profitability. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for overseeing the monthly closing processes and financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. This individual will work closely with the executive team of the business unit, reporting directly to the SPG executive team to drive financial strategies while leading the finance and accounting team staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Lead and provide strategic direction to the finance and accounting team, overseeing all financial operations and month-end closing processes.Execute month-end closing process and running of reports for G/L systems (Oracle and NetSuite).Collaborate with the executive team to develop and implement financial strategies, reporting, and forecasting to support business objectives.Ensure compliance with financial regulations, reporting requirements, and company policies.Execute month-end closing processes, balance sheet account reconciliation, and accurate financial reporting.Perform administrative project setup, management of the project database, setup of new employees and subcontractors, tracking project budgets, and completion of project close outs.Perform invoice/bill creation, recording receipts/payments, accrual, true-up, settlement, and bad debt calculations.Manage time and expense entries, including expense reimbursements.Reconcile inter-agency activity between HUBS and update data for new clients' general and financial information.Support other departments in developing long-term financial plans and forecasts.Foster a culture of accountability and high performance within the finance and accounting team.
Required Experience:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.Proven experience in a senior financial management role within the consulting industry, including at least 3+ years of corporate accounting field experience and leading others on projects or teams.Strong financial analysis, reporting, and modeling skills.Knowledge of financial regulations, compliance, and reporting requirements.Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute financial strategies to drive business growth.Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.Proficiency in financial management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced Excel and NetSuite skills.Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.High degree of accuracy with a good eye for detail.Demonstrated ability to take initiative and achieve results in a fast-paced and changing environment.Must have flexibility of work hours and the ability to potentially put in extra hours during peak times.
JOIN OUR TEAMDo you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on helping our leaders maximize the potential of their employees.
Department Accounting & Finance
Required Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience
Required Travel: No Travel Required
Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)
HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.#J-18808-Ljbffr
At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in empowering our clients, and we do so by protecting businesses and individuals in our local communities. We help businesses evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees. As a global firm, we offer employees resources in both technology and industry expertise, but we still maintain the local flavor of our offices. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.
HUB is the 5th largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. With over 17,000 employees in more than 650 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.
Summary:We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Accountant to oversee the financial health and growth of the Services/Consulting division of the firm. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial planning, analysis, reporting, and budgeting to support the overall business objectives and maximize profitability. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for overseeing the monthly closing processes and financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. This individual will work closely with the executive team of the business unit, reporting directly to the SPG executive team to drive financial strategies while leading the finance and accounting team staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Lead and provide strategic direction to the finance and accounting team, overseeing all financial operations and month-end closing processes.Execute month-end closing process and running of reports for G/L systems (Oracle and NetSuite).Collaborate with the executive team to develop and implement financial strategies, reporting, and forecasting to support business objectives.Ensure compliance with financial regulations, reporting requirements, and company policies.Execute month-end closing processes, balance sheet account reconciliation, and accurate financial reporting.Perform administrative project setup, management of the project database, setup of new employees and subcontractors, tracking project budgets, and completion of project close outs.Perform invoice/bill creation, recording receipts/payments, accrual, true-up, settlement, and bad debt calculations.Manage time and expense entries, including expense reimbursements.Reconcile inter-agency activity between HUBS and update data for new clients' general and financial information.Support other departments in developing long-term financial plans and forecasts.Foster a culture of accountability and high performance within the finance and accounting team.
Required Experience:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.Proven experience in a senior financial management role within the consulting industry, including at least 3+ years of corporate accounting field experience and leading others on projects or teams.Strong financial analysis, reporting, and modeling skills.Knowledge of financial regulations, compliance, and reporting requirements.Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute financial strategies to drive business growth.Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.Proficiency in financial management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced Excel and NetSuite skills.Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.High degree of accuracy with a good eye for detail.Demonstrated ability to take initiative and achieve results in a fast-paced and changing environment.Must have flexibility of work hours and the ability to potentially put in extra hours during peak times.
JOIN OUR TEAMDo you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on helping our leaders maximize the potential of their employees.
Department Accounting & Finance
Required Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience
Required Travel: No Travel Required
Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)
HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.#J-18808-Ljbffr