Robert Half is hiring: Accounting Manager in Chicago

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Accounting Manager. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supports preparation and delivery of corporation's monthly financial statement close process. Primary owner of all accounting or regulatory reporting. Ensures financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, and analyzes and reviews financial statements for given area of responsibility. Responsible for complete and accurate preparation of all required reports on a quarterly and annual basis. (20%)
• Prepares, reviews or approves account reconciliations for corporation's entities and accounts, as required. (25%)
• Prepares the monthly reporting packages for corporate entities including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for corporation- for use in Board and Senior Management reporting and external reporting. (10%)
• Supports the implementation of changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). (5%)
• Supports in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts. (15%)
• Consults and liaises with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues. (10%)
• Cooperates in special projects and special requests as required for the Controller's Group. (10%)
• Interacts with internal and external auditors, Corporate Controller's Department and business units as required to accomplish goals. (5%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or general business administration.
• MBA in Finance, Accounting or Economics and/or CPA or other financial certification is preferred
• Experience is typically career level (7-10 years) in accounting, financial reporting or related field. Public Accounting and/or Utility experience is preferred.
• Experience with Financial Statement Consolidations and/or Derivative Accounting is a plus.

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m