Accounting Manager Job at Robert Half in Chicago

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

Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Accounting Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.

1)          The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees

2)          They have higher bonus structures

3)          There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.

4)          The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)

5)          And more…

The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance & Accounting.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES   

·      Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, including AP, AR, general ledger, account reconciliation, payroll/payroll taxes, sales taxes, accruals, intercompany transactions, and both internal and external reporting

·      Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L

·      Prepare and analyze monthly, QTD, and YTD financial statements and related reports including, but not limited to, balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and budget-to-actual variance analyses

·      Provide leadership and guidance to more junior team members within the department, and assist in the hiring, training, and retention of skilled accounting staff

·      Responsible for treasury management, including the maintenance and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts, safes, and cash forecasting

·      Timely filing and payment of State and Local tax obligations; supports preparation of annual tax documents 

·      Evaluation and implementation of accounting and internal control systems and software

·      Provide financial analyses as needed, including but not limited to capital planning, pricing decisions, COGS, labor patterns, inventory variances, and vendor contract negotiations

·      Provide management with information vital to the decision-making process

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

·      Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

·      M.A. or M.B. A. preferred, but not required; C.P.A. certification preferred, but not required--- >Minimum of 4 years progressive experience in accounting/finance

·      Proven leadership and people management skills

·      Multi-unit restaurant/hospitality or retail accounting experience preferred    

·      Excellent computer skills, and advanced proficiency with accounting and reporting systems and tools such as QuickBooks, MS Excel, and Restaurant365

·      Advanced knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting/forecasting preferred, but not required

·      Effective communication skills with a broad range of audience including executive leadership team and restaurant operators  

·      Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

·      Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes and the highest commitment to integrity

·      Systems implementation experience preferred, but not required

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