Accounting Sr. Manager

Echo is looking to immediately fill a role as the Accounting Senior Manager for our subsidiary, Roadtex Transportation, that was acquired in 2022. The role will be based in Chicago at Echo's headquarters working alongside the Roadtex President and senior leadership team. This position will directly report to the Echo Corporate Controller and play a critical role in the overall success of the accounting department. This person will oversee the operational accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, and treasury functions at Roadtex as well as helping resolve ad hoc business requests to determine the appropriate course of action to ensure success throughout the organization. The position will be responsible for the month end close, reviewing account reconciliations, participating in special projects, and communicating business and financial metrics with senior leaders at Roadtex and Echo. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, proactive, and demonstrates high interpersonal skills to work across various functions within Roadtex and Echo.Responsibilities:

Managing the month end close process from beginning to endOwnership of monthly financial reporting and maintaining business metrics to evaluate the company's performance at a consolidated and terminal levelIdentify and establish best-practice accounting policies and proceduresReview of balance sheet account reconciliations and income statement review to ensure proper account coding and accrual practicesManage weekly financial dashboards for management reportingOversee treasury function and collaborate with treasurer on banking specific projects and ad hoc requestsManage Roadtex accounting team and communicate effectively with various team membersCollaborate with Echo corporate office for ad hoc requests including the corporate FP&A team for financial metrics, data requests, and forecastsFulfill documentation requests for audit and other compliance (business, legal, and insurance) requirementsReconciliation between TMS (ERP) system and accounting systemAssistance with accounting software integration and process mappingCollaborates across functions including IT and operations to recommend solutions, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement projects to increase productivity and automationCreating a culture of continuous improvement for the accounting functionsRequirements:

CPA RequiredBA/BS Degree in Accounting7+ years of experience in public or corporate accountingMicrosoft Great Plains experience is preferredAdvanced Excel capabilitiesStrong organizational and documentation skillsTeam player, recognizes and supports team goals over individual goalsProactively takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and tasksExpert problem solving skills, is able to recognize and correct a potential accounting and business issues quickly and effectivelySelf-managed and motivated with a strong desire to succeed and achieve goalsSolid written and oral communication skillsCommunicates effectively with various team members and executive management teamWhat we offer:

Competitive compensation packageMedical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, and 401KAdvancement PotentialVolunteer opportunitiesHybrid role between Echo Chicago office and remote working environmentEcho Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers, handling crucial tasks so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.

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