Robert Half is hiring: Accounting Manager in Chicago

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to 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…

Summary

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for creating and maintaining cash flow reporting and projections, as well as covenant reporting to senior lenders and 3rd party equity partners.  

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Lead the accounting integration of M& A transaction including purchase accounting, earn-out calculations, opening balance sheet and net-working capital true-ups.
• Lead the tracking of investment including performance tracking and loan amortization calculations.
• Create, maintain & modify general ledger reporting to support the business
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of accounting professionals, specifically including AR / AP.
• Perform weekly/monthly cash projections for rolling 15 months, including cash payments for investment hires, M& A and share repurchases. 
• Prepare lender compliance calculations, certifications and related schedules.  This includes quarterly compliance along with permitted acquisition certifications.
• Prepare 3rd party equity compliance calculations, certification and related schedules.  Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting for 3rd party equity holder, including financial statements, data book and address questions as needed.
• Prepare Stock Compensation entries related to M& A, Restricted Share grants/vesting, Option exercises/vesting as well as purchases & repurchases.

Job Requirements:

• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is essential

• Familiarity with ADP - Financial Services is required

• Experience with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning is mandatory

• Knowledge of ERP Solutions is beneficial

• Experience with Great Plains (GPAC) is preferred

• Ability to manage and oversee Accounting Functions

• Proficiency in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Experience with Auditing is a must

• Familiarity with Billing Functions is required

• A background in Real Estate & Property industry is advantageous

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